Soda ash imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported soda ash worth $2.4 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $678K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $121K | 273 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports soda ash from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), South Africa (35%), Singapore (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 43% |
| South Africa | $855K | 35% |
| Singapore | $231K | 9.6% |
| Botswana | $231K | 9.6% |
| Mauritius | $27K | 1.1% |
| India | $26K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 81% above the world average of $0.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported soda ash worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Singapore (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soda ash to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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