Tobacco waste exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tobacco waste by Zimbabwe reached $33.9 million in 2024 (39.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 98 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $33.9M | 39.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.7M | 35.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 32.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 30.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 22.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports tobacco waste to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (21%), Poland (14%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $7.2M | 21% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 14% |
| France | $3.0M | 8.9% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 6.6% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.4% |
| Luxembourg | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
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 tobacco waste exports (HS 2401.30): 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 2401.30: Tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco waste exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported tobacco waste worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 98 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco waste from Zimbabwe?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Poland (14%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.88 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 waste from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco waste?
The HS code for tobacco waste is subheading 2401.30. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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