Tropical fruit exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported tropical fruit worth $13.6 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 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 | $13.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 2.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports tropical fruit to
Most of it went to Netherlands (34%), France (24%), Germany (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.7M | 35% |
| France | $3.2M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 16% |
| South Africa | $624K | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $129K | 1% |
| Austria | $95K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $88K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $23K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 100% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 0% |
| 0804.10 | Dates | 0% |
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
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 tropical fruit exports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported tropical fruit worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy tropical fruit from Zimbabwe?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by France (24%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average export price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tropical fruit from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2019 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 0804.40 (100% of the value) and 0804.30 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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