Tobacco products exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tobacco products by Zimbabwe reached $47.0 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $141.9 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 | $47.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $121.7M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $118.7M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $66.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $102.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $141.9M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $106.6M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports tobacco products to
One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $25.8M | 55% |
| Madagascar | $6.5M | 14% |
| Zambia | $4.8M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 6.9% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| Botswana | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Armenia | $963K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $585K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $569K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $328K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 61% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 19% |
| 2403.91 | Reconstituted tobacco | 15% |
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 70% below the world average of $17.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco products imports to Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported tobacco products worth $1.8 million (504 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (32%), Turkey (32%), Malawi (27%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $560K | 32% |
| Turkey | $558K | 32% |
| Malawi | $479K | 27% |
| Tanzania | $143K | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.9% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe tobacco products exports (HS 2403): 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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported tobacco products worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco products from Zimbabwe?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by Madagascar (14%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tobacco products from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. The peak was 2019 at $141.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.9 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import tobacco products?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2403.19 (61% of the value) and 2403.11 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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