Soft drinks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $22.3 million of soft drinks in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 26.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 39.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 41.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.2M | 32.1K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 11.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports soft drinks from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.5M | 83% |
| Zambia | $3.4M | 15% |
| Austria | $217K | 1% |
| Botswana | $67K | 0.3% |
| United States | $55K | 0.3% |
| China | $39K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $38K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $17K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 60% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 40% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 61% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
Soft drinks exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $3.7 million of soft drinks in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (48%), Mozambique (22%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+670% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 48% |
| Mozambique | $837K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 9.6% |
| Botswana | $243K | 6.5% |
| Malawi | $168K | 4.5% |
| Zambia | $141K | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $100K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $65K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe soft drinks imports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported soft drinks worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by Zambia (15%) and Austria (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $1.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soft drinks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export soft drinks?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and the United Kingdom. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (60% of the value) and 2202.99 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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