Sugar confectionery imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported sugar confectionery worth $13.1 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 957 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 3.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sugar confectionery from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.6M | 81% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 17% |
| Egypt | $106K | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $24K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 89% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $3.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar confectionery exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported sugar confectionery worth $1.0 million (547 tonnes). South Africa alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $547K | 52% |
| Botswana | $305K | 29% |
| Malawi | $84K | 8% |
| Zambia | $55K | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $35K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $22K | 2.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sugar confectionery worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Zambia (17%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Botswana and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (89% of the value) and 1704.10 (11%).
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