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Sulfuric acid imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices

In 2024, Zimbabwe imported sulfuric acid worth $5.6 million (28.5 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.3 million.

Annual imports
$5.6M
-12% on prior year
Quantity
28.5K t
~$0.20 per kg
World rank
44th
of 183 countries
Supplier countries
3
0.2% of world imports
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Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .

Imports by year, 2017-2024

$0K$4.6M$9.2M$13.7M$18.3M20172018201920202021202220232024

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Year by year

YearValueQuantity
2024$5.6M28.5K t
2023$6.3M34.6K t
2022$3.5M19.2K t
2021$5.2M41.8K t
2020$18.3M29.5K t
2019$3.8M21.6K t
2018$4.2M29.2K t
2017$2.0M30.0K t

Where Zimbabwe imports sulfuric acid from

South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.

Share by partner country, 2024≥25%10-25%3-10%1-3%<1%
Supplier countryValueShare
South Africa$5.6M100%
China$6K0.1%
India$1K0%

Average import price per kg

The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.

Zimbabwe
$0.20/kg
World average
$0.10/kg

Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.

Beyond the public totals

Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?

The shipment records behind Zimbabwe sulfuric acid imports (HS 2807): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.

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About this data

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 2807: Sulphuric acid; oleum.

Straight answers

Common questions

What is the value of sulfuric acid imported by Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe imported sulfuric acid worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.

Which countries supply sulfuric acid to Zimbabwe?

South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.

What is the average import price of sulfuric acid per kg?

The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.

How have imports of sulfuric acid to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?

Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2020 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.

What is the HS code for sulfuric acid?

The HS code for sulfuric acid is heading 2807. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2807.00. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2807 page.

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