Sulfate imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported sulfate worth $7.4 million (17.8 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.4 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 | $7.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 23.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 9.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sulfate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 62% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 4.5% |
| Mauritius | $209K | 2.8% |
| India | $106K | 1.5% |
| Seychelles | $36K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $18K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $16K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 58% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 24% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 7.2% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 4.8% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 3.6% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 2.6% |
| 2833.40 | Persulfates | 0.1% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
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 sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sulfate worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2021 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2833.19 (58% of the value) and 2833.29 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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