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Key Indicators

Export Shipments
114,543
Suppliers
6,043
Export Trading Partners
154
Import Shipments
817,423
Buyers
38,308
Import Trading Partners
169

Overview

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Zimbabwe: Mineral-Rich Economy at the Crossroads of Southern Africa

Located in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is landlocked but strategically situated near key regional trade corridors connecting it to South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, and Botswana. In 2025, it ranked 26 globally in terms of GDP. Zimbabwe’s abundant natural resources and proximity to major ports via neighboring countries make it a potentially vital trade player in the region, despite economic headwinds.

Introduction:
Zimbabwe's key import sectors include machinery, petroleum, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. These sectors are essential for supporting the country's industrial activities, healthcare services, and infrastructure development. As a developing nation, Zimbabwe's import needs are critical to meet both basic consumption and the growing demands of its economy. Global exporters have significant opportunities, especially in machinery and healthcare products.

Economic Overview:
Zimbabwe has a diverse economy, with key sectors including mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. The country's GDP is approximately USD 35.2 billion, with imports playing a vital role in meeting domestic needs. Ongoing efforts towards economic diversification are boosting demand for advanced machinery, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, particularly in healthcare and manufacturing.

Political and Regulatory Environment:
Zimbabwe maintains a stable political environment conducive to trade. The government encourages foreign investment and has made efforts to liberalize trade. However, some recent import restrictions, particularly for locally available products, have been introduced to protect domestic industries. Import duties and taxes are also in place, so exporters should be prepared for these regulations.

Opportunities and Challenges for Exporters:
Opportunities:
- Demand for industrial machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
- Growing healthcare sector fueling the need for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
- Potential in food processing as the government promotes value-added agricultural products.

Challenges:
- Restrictions on certain imports to protect local industries.
- Infrastructure limitations, particularly in transportation and logistics.
- Currency fluctuations and inflation may affect pricing and costs for exporters.

Positives:

1. Mineral Wealth: Zimbabwe holds significant reserves of gold, platinum, diamonds, and lithium, making mining the backbone of its exports and a major attraction for foreign investment.
2. Strategic Regional Access: Though landlocked, Zimbabwe has access to major export routes through ports in Mozambique (Beira, Maputo) and South Africa (Durban), enhancing its regional trade connectivity.
3. Agricultural Revival Potential: With vast arable land and favorable climate, Zimbabwe has potential to expand exports of tobacco, sugar, citrus fruits, and horticulture, especially under regional trade agreements like SADC and AfCFTA.

Negatives:

1. Economic Instability and Inflation: Chronic inflation, currency volatility, and a lack of investor confidence due to monetary policy challenges significantly hamper trade growth and long-term planning.
2. Inadequate Infrastructure: Poor rail, road, and energy infrastructure raise transportation costs and create inefficiencies in trade logistics and cross-border movement.
3. Political and Regulatory Uncertainty: Historical governance issues, inconsistent trade policies, and perceptions of corruption continue to discourage sustained international trade partnerships and investment.

Zimbabwe import export data , including buyer and supplier names, is available on the Volza Platform.

Imports:

In January 2025, Zimbabwe ranked 27th in global imports, with imports valued at 750.78 million, representing a 100% growth from January 2024.

From January 2024 to January 2025, the country's imports amounted to 750.78 million, showing a 100% growth from the preceding year.

In 2025, imports totaled 750.78 million, marking a 100% YOY growth from 2024. Sources of these imports were South Africa, China, Hong Kong, Zambia, India, Mauritius, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Imported products were mineral fuels, mineral oils and, cereals, other than railway or tramway. Suppliers were WALTER SHOKO, PRIVATE IMPORT EXPORT, and ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES PRIVATE. Importers in Zimbabwe were South Africa: 38.1%, China: 16.7%, and Hong Kong: 3.9%.

Top 10 Import Products

  1. Machinery (HS Code: 8479) – Required for industrial development and infrastructure projects.
  2. Petroleum Oils (HS Code: 2710) – Essential for energy production and transportation.
  3. Vehicles (HS Code: 8703) – Strong demand for automobiles and commercial vehicles.
  4. Pharmaceuticals (HS Code: 3004) – Vital for healthcare services and medical needs.
  5. Chemicals (HS Code: 2901) – Used in agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare.
  6. Plastics (HS Code: 3901) – Key for packaging and manufacturing processes.
  7. Iron and Steel (HS Code: 7208) – Essential for construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
  8. Electronics (HS Code: 8501) – Used in communication, industrial automation, and consumer goods.
  9. Foodstuffs (HS Code: 2207) – Imported to meet consumption demands and supplement local production.
  10. Textiles (HS Code: 6204) – Needed for garment and apparel industries.

Top Buyers:

AMERICAN EMBASSY, EMBASSY OF INDIA

Solution for Global Exporters:

For global exporters looking to enter Zimbabwe's import market, leveraging Volza’s online import data can provide valuable insights into buyer behavior, trends, and trade volumes. Volza helps exporters identify key buyers and navigate regulatory challenges, making it easier to capitalize on opportunities in Zimbabwe's growing import market.

Zimbabwe Import Database - Factsheet

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Detailed Data
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Data Available From
01-Jan-2022
Data Coverage Icon Data Coverage
100%
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Last Shipment
31-Jul-2023
Rating Icon Rating
4.7/5
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Update Frequency
Monthly
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24,872
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Import Shipment
817,423
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-95.93%
Frequently Asked Questions Icon Frequently Asked Questions
6
Trading Partners Icon
Trading Partners
169
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-87.76%
Subscription Plan Icon Subscription Plan
SME, Corporate
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Buyers
38,308
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Ports
444,641
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Import Shipments of Zimbabwe
817,423
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Product Importers Suppliers Arrival Date

OMIZAC CAPSULE OMEPRAZOLE 20 MG NOS SIZE

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PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS PVT LTD

Zimbabwe

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITE

India
 10-Jul-2025

FOOD SUPPLEMENTS - POTEN C EFFERVESCENTTAB

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RAINBOW PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Zimbabwe

Octavius Pharma Pvt Ltd

India
 10-Jul-2025

Centrifugal Water Pump CDLF 4-16,CNP Pump

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Crystal Candy Pvt Ltd

Zimbabwe

Ultra Worldwide Pvt Ltd

India
 10-Jul-2025

AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE BP COMPACTED GSTN

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Varichem Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Zimbabwe

STRISUN DRUGS LLP

India
 10-Jul-2025

CERAMIC SANITARYWARE WITH FITTINGS OTHER

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T P L ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe

Golf Ceramics Ltd

India
 10-Jul-2025

BICYCLE TUBES SIZE 26X2.125 EXCL.WT OF TU

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TRUST LINE GOLDEN CONNECTIONS

Zimbabwe

Kohinoor India Pvt Ltd

India
 10-Jul-2025

Top 10 Importers

Zimbabwe Top 10 Importers

Within our Volza database, we possess comprehensive information about over 10 active importers in Zimbabwe. To assist you in identifying the leading importers in Zimbabwe, Volza offers an advanced feature that analyzes billions of shipping invoices using more than 20 parameters. Noteworthy among the top 10 importers in Zimbabwe are companies like WALTER SHOKO , PRIVATE IMPORT EXPORT , and ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES PRIVATE . These key players are featured prominently within our extensive database. For a more comprehensive overview, please refer to our table, which outlines the top 10 importers, and explore the additional resources provided below.

Zimbabwe Top 10 Importers
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Zimbabwe Top 10 Importers
Rank Importers Shipments
1 WALTER SHOKO 15,079
2 PRIVATE IMPORT EXPORT 14,146
3 ZIMBABWE PLATINUM MINES PRIVATE 12,021
4 JULIET BOKOSHA 9,917
5 LIZ ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY P L 8,921
6 UNKI MINES PVT LTD 7,494
7 DELTA BEVERAGES 6,828
8 VARUN BEVERAGES ZIMBABWE 6,607
9 ZADA CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD 6,467
10 Powerspeed Electrical Pvt Ltd 6,268
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Trading Partners

Top Trading Partners of Zimbabwe

Import Trading Partners
Export Trading Partners
Africa-CentralAfrica-East Africa-NorthCameroonEthiopiaKenyaUgandaZimbabweAlgeriaEgyptZimbabweAfrica-CentralAfrica-East Africa-NorthCameroonCentral AfricaEthiopiaKenyaUgandaZimbabweAlgeriaEgypt
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Top 10 Import Trading Partners

Zimbabwe Top 10 Import Trading Partners

Zimbabwe trade data from 2025 highlights the nation's top 10 import partners as follows: SOUTH AFRICA (330,907) , INDIA (250,501) , and the CHINA (226,414) Shipments.
The growth rates for the leading three importers were as follows: South Africa at 23.39% , India at 17.71% , and China at 16.00%.
Zimbabwe import statistics show that the country's top 10 import partners in 2025 collectively contributed 86.79% to the overall value of import shipments. Furthermore, Zimbabwe's major imports from South Africa include bolts, steel screw, spacers, plastic parts, absorber, rubber washer, electrical box, tractor spare parts, truck, oil filter products. The provided chart below breaks down the values in percentile of Zimbabwe’s top 10 import partners for 2025.

Zimbabwe Top 10 Import Trading Partners
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Zimbabwe Top 10 Import Trading Partners
Rank Import Trading Partners Shipments
1 South Africa 330,907
2 India 250,501
3 China 226,414
4 Botswana 200,404
5 Namibia 51,803
6 United Kingdom 38,950
7 Zambia 36,367
8 United Arab Emirates 35,095
9 Germany 31,131
10 Turkey 26,268
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Import Data Sample Record

Zimbabwe Import Data Sample Record

Zimbabwe import data covers all important shipping details that are essential for businesses to find importers in Zimbabwe, analyze market trends, and identify potential industries. Zimbabwe trade data contains customs-based details including Date, Importer Name, HS Code, HS Code Description, Commercial Description, Gross Weight, Net Weight, Total Value USD and Origin Country. View Zimbabwe import data sample with complete number of fields available in data.

Zimbabwe Import Fields
Date:
10 Jul 2025
HS Code:
30049034
Quantity:
10,006
Quantity Unit:
NOS
Value FC:
15,209.12
Value:
14,240.92
HS Description:
MEDICAMENTS (EXCLUDING GOODS OF HEADING 3002, 3005 OR 3006) CONSISTING OF MIXED OR UNMIXED PRODUCTS FOR THERAPEUTIC OR PROPHYLACTIC USES, PUT UP IN MEASURED DOSES (IINCLUDING THOSE IN THE FORM OF TRANSDERMAL ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS) OR IN FORMS OR PACKING
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Zimbabwe Import Fields
S.No Data Fields
1
Date
2
HSN Code
3
Quantity
4
Quantity Unit
5
Value FC
6
Value
7
HSN Description
8
Exporter
9
Importer
Total 72 Fields
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Top 5 Import Ports

Zimbabwe Top 5 Import Ports

Zimbabwe's global import trade operates through over 5 ports. Harare stands as the predominant port, handling 172,984 import shipments, which constitutes a 42% market share. Bulawayo follows with a 28% share, accounting for 115,280 shipments. while Harare contributes a 17% market share with its 70,499 shipments. For detailed import trade statistics of each port in Zimbabwe, refer to the provided links below. Collectively, these ports underscore the integrated nature of Zimbabwe's trade infrastructure. As the trade data indicates, these crucial import ports facilitate the consistent delivery of essential goods across Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Top 5 Import Ports
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Zimbabwe Top 5 Import Ports
Rank Import Ports Shipments
1

Harare

 172,984
2

Bulawayo

 115,280
3

Harare

 70,499
4

Beira

 38,473
5

Durban

 10,701
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Import Bill of Lading

Import Shipments of Zimbabwe
817,423
Date
10-07-2025
Reporting Country
India
HSN Code
30049034
Product Description
OMIZAC CAPSULE OMEPRAZOLE 20 MG NOS SIZE
Shipper Code
56492985
Consignee
PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS PVT LTD
Consignee Country
Zimbabwe
Std. Quantity
10,006
Weight Unit
RSC
Currency
USD

Datasets

Africa-Central

Africa-East

Africa-North

Africa-South

Africa-West

America-Central

Asia-Central

Asia-East

Asia-South

Asia-Southeast

Asia-West

Australia/Oceania

Europe-East

Europe-North

Europe-South

Europe-West

Middle-East

North America

South America

The Caribbean

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

What information is included in Zimbabwe Import Data?

Zimbabwe Import Data includes details about imported products, such as their descriptions, HS codes (Harmonized System codes), origins, quantities, values, importers' details, shipment details, and customs duties paid.

How often is the Zimbabwe Import Trade Data updated on Volza.com?

The frequency of updates for Zimbabwe Import Trade Data on Volza.com may vary, but the platform strives to ensure regular updates. The goal is to provide users with the most current and accurate information available. It is recommended to check the platform regularly or contact the Volza.com support team for specific details on data update schedules.

How frequently is the Zimbabwe Import trade data updated on Volza.com?

The Zimbabwe import trade data on Volza.com is regularly updated to provide the most current information available. The website strives to ensure that users have access to the latest import trade data for Zimbabwe.

What types of import trade data can I find on Volza.com?

Volza.com offers a wide range of import trade data for Zimbabwe. You can find data related to various sectors and industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, textiles, and more. The website aims to provide comprehensive information to cater to the diverse needs of users interested in Zimbabwe's import trade.

Why is Zimbabwe Import Data important?

Zimbabwe Import Data plays a crucial role in understanding the country's trade dynamics, economic trends, and market demand. It aids businesses, policymakers, researchers, and investors in making informed decisions related to international trade and investment.

Can I access historical Zimbabwe Import Data?

Yes, historical Zimbabwe Import Data is valuable for tracking changes in import patterns over months or years, identifying seasonality, and understanding long-term trends.

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