Zimbabwe (ZWE)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Zimbabwe - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (ZAF) | 27.6% $2.05B | 39.5% $3.77B | 34.3% $5.82B |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 36.6% $2.72B | 3.2% $305.78M | 17.8% $3.03B |
| 3 | China (CHN) | 17.3% $1.29B | 13.9% $1.33B | 15.4% $2.62B |
| 4 | Bahamas (BHS) | 0.0% $0 | 7.7% $731.66M | 4.3% $731.66M |
| 5 | Mozambique (MOZ) | 3.4% $253.12M | 4.2% $403.95M | 3.9% $657.07M |
| 6 | Zambia (ZMB) | 1.9% $144.76M | 3.3% $315.40M | 2.7% $460.16M |
| 7 | Singapore (SGP) | 0.0% $0 | 3.5% $334.34M | 2.0% $334.34M |
| 8 | Bahrain (BHR) | 0.0% $0 | 2.9% $275.07M | 1.6% $275.07M |
| 9 | India (IND) | 0.6% $46.89M | 2.0% $189.57M | 1.4% $236.46M |
| 10 | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | 0.7% $51.88M | 1.8% $176.08M | 1.3% $227.96M |
- In 2024, Zimbabwe's total exports were valued at $7.4B, ranking 90th globally.
- Total imports for Zimbabwe reached $9.5B in 2024, placing it 97th in the world.
- The country recorded a trade deficit of -$2.1B for the year.
- Zimbabwe's top export was Natural, cultured pearls and precious stones (HS2 71), accounting for 38.3% of total exports with a value of $2.9B.
- The primary export destination was United Arab Emirates, which received 36.6% of Zimbabwe's exports, valued at $2.7B.
- South Africa was the largest source of imports, supplying 39.5% of the total, equivalent to $3.8B.
Zimbabwe's Export Profile
In 2024, Zimbabwe's export economy was led by its top trading partner, United Arab Emirates, which received shipments valued at $2.7B (36.6% of the total). Other major export destinations included South Africa ($2.1B or 27.6%) and China ($1.3B or 17.3%). The most significant export product category for Zimbabwe was Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones (HS2 71), with exports totaling $2.9B, representing 38.3% of the country's total exports. This was followed by Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes (HS2 24), which contributed $1.4B or 19.2% of all exports.
Zimbabwe's Import Profile
Zimbabwe's imports in 2024 were primarily sourced from South Africa, which accounted for 39.5% of the total import value at $3.8B. China followed as the second-largest supplier, providing goods worth $1.3B (13.9%). The leading import category was Mineral fuels, mineral oils (HS2 27), with a total value of $2.0B, making up 21.2% of all imports. The second most imported product category was Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84), valued at $1.1B, which constituted 12.1% of the country's import portfolio.
Exports
Zimbabwe - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Zimbabwe - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Zimbabwe - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Zimbabwe - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.