Wheat imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheat by Zimbabwe reached $142.9 million in 2024 (355.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $142.9M | 355.7K t |
| 2023 | $176.8M | 392.4K t |
| 2022 | $140.3M | 265.4K t |
| 2021 | $98.9M | 235.9K t |
| 2020 | $92.3M | 225.3K t |
| 2019 | $64.9M | 169.4K t |
| 2018 | $123.1M | 345.5K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 59.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports wheat from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (33%), Mauritius (26%), Mozambique (15%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+766% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $47.8M | 34% |
| Mauritius | $37.0M | 26% |
| Mozambique | $21.9M | 15% |
| Russia | $10.2M | 7.2% |
| Lithuania | $10.0M | 7% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1% |
| Botswana | $542K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 81% |
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 19% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0% |
| 1001.91 | Common wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported wheat worth $142.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 355.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($47.8 million), followed by Mauritius (26%) and Mozambique (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheat to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $142.9 million in 2024, an increase of 580%. The peak was 2023 at $176.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $107.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 1001.19 (81% of the value) and 1001.99 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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