Soup preparations imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported soup preparations worth $3.0 million (792 tonnes). That is 133% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 792 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 417 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 797 t |
| 2021 | $949K | 494 t |
| 2020 | $989K | 518 t |
| 2019 | $617K | 265 t |
| 2018 | $531K | 198 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 508 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports soup preparations from
South Africa alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 96% |
| Zambia | $73K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $24K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 91% |
| 2104.20 | Prepared meals | 9.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.04. 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 soup preparations imports (HS 2104): 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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported soup preparations worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 792 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries supply soup preparations to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Zambia (2%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average import price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soup preparations to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (90% of the value) and 2104.20 (10%).
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