Sorghum seed imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.9 million of sorghum seed in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 822 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 734 t |
| 2020 | $779K | 268 t |
| 2019 | $321K | 130 t |
| 2018 | $216K | 160 t |
| 2017 | $173K | 69 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sorghum seed from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 98% |
| United States | $35K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $28K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 192% above the world average of $0.91. 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 sorghum seed imports (HS 1007.10): 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 1007.10: Cereals: grain sorghum, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of sorghum seed imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sorghum seed worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 126 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorghum seed to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Malawi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sorghum seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 192% above the world average of $0.91 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 seed to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorghum seed?
The HS code for sorghum seed is subheading 1007.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1007 page.
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