Sorghum imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sorghum by Zimbabwe reached $5.9 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.5 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 | $5.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 41.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $311K | 137 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sorghum from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 57% |
| United States | $2.2M | 38% |
| Mozambique | $273K | 4.6% |
| Malawi | $28K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1007
| 1007.90 | Cereals: grain sorghum, other than seed | 51% |
| 1007.10 | Sorghum seed | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 263% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Sorghum exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $1.0 million of sorghum in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $752K | 73% |
| South Africa | $278K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe sorghum imports (HS 1007): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1007: Grain sorghum.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sorghum worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorghum to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United States (38%) and Mozambique (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sorghum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 263% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sorghum to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $311 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export sorghum?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, South Africa and the United Kingdom. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum?
The HS code for sorghum is heading 1007. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1007.90 (51% of the value) and 1007.10 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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