Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $4.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 million.
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 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 874 t |
| 2021 | $872K | 345 t |
| 2020 | $504K | 451 t |
| 2019 | $505K | 235 t |
| 2018 | $569K | 169 t |
| 2017 | $263K | 92 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 51% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 36% |
| Ireland | $222K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $126K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $119K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $86K | 1.8% |
| India | $26K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.15 | Unsaturated fatty acids | 85% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 8% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 6.7% |
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 0.7% |
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 0% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 0% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 0% |
| 2916.34 | Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, phenylacetic acid and its salts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (36%) and Ireland (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $263 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 2916.15 (85% of the value) and 2916.31 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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