Starch imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported starch worth $3.7 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports starch from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 87% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 3.8% |
| Georgia | $101K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $63K | 1.7% |
| India | $52K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 77% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 20% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 1.8% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0.6% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 0.3% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.63. 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 starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported starch worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (4%) and Georgia (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (77% of the value) and 1108.14 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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