Sunflower seed imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower seed by Zimbabwe reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 231% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 158% 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 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 398 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 698 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $730K | 118 t |
| 2019 | $29K | 15 t |
| 2018 | $854K | 69 t |
| 2017 | $10K | 17 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sunflower seed from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.2M | 99% |
| Malawi | $86K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Argentina | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, 474% above the world average of $0.87. 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 sunflower seed imports (HS 1206): 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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sunflower seed worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 231% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower seed to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Malawi (1%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 474% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower seed to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
The HS code for sunflower seed is heading 1206. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1206.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1206 page.
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