Unsaturated fatty acids imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.0 million of unsaturated fatty acids in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 115% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $20K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $10K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $6K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $28K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 9 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports unsaturated fatty acids from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 55% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 42% |
| Mauritius | $86K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.86, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe unsaturated fatty acids imports (HS 2916.15): 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 2916.15: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated fatty acids imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported unsaturated fatty acids worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 142 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated fatty acids to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (42%) and Mauritius (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of unsaturated fatty acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated fatty acids to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated fatty acids?
The HS code for unsaturated fatty acids is subheading 2916.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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