Sugar exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Zimbabwe exported $59.2 million of sugar in 2024 (87.7 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $102.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.2M | 87.7K t |
| 2023 | $89.2M | 125.5K t |
| 2022 | $49.6M | 64.0K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 62.5K t |
| 2020 | $92.3M | 160.3K t |
| 2019 | $102.0M | 154.3K t |
| 2018 | $52.5M | 98.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.6M | 65.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports sugar to
One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $30.2M | 51% |
| United States | $14.0M | 24% |
| Botswana | $11.4M | 19% |
| Madagascar | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 2% |
| Kenya | $778K | 1.3% |
| DR Congo | $333K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 66% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 32% |
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar imports to Zimbabwe
Imports of sugar by Zimbabwe reached $31.0 million in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (44%), South Africa (29%), Zambia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.6M | 44% |
| South Africa | $8.9M | 29% |
| Zambia | $3.2M | 10% |
| Eswatini | $3.1M | 10% |
| Mauritius | $807K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $382K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $285K | 0.9% |
| India | $237K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $141K | 0.5% |
| China | $138K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe sugar exports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported sugar worth $59.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy sugar from Zimbabwe?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Botswana (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average export price of sugar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sugar from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.6 million in 2017 to $59.2 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2019 at $102.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import sugar?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $31.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1701.13 (66% of the value) and 1701.14 (32%).
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