2023
Exports
$441kWorld Rnk 76 / 127
Flag Rnk 160 / 765
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Iron Ore
-1.87Rnk 987 / 1025
2023
Imports
$90.9kWorld Rnk 82 / 125
Flag Rnk 798 / 1155
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zimbabwe
-0.98Rnk 110 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Zimbabwe exported $441k in Iron Ore, making it the 76th largest exporter of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 160th most exported product in Zimbabwe. The main destination of Iron Ore exports from Zimbabwe are: Mozambique ($441k), China ($74), and India ($32).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron Ore of Zimbabwe between 2022 and 2023 were India ($32).

Imports In 2018, Zimbabwe imported $90.9k in Iron Ore, becoming the 82nd largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 798th most imported product in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe imports Iron Ore primarily from: South Africa ($90.3k) and China ($585).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron Ore for Zimbabwe between 2022 and 2023 were South Africa ($49.7k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$441k
IMPORTS (2023)$90.9k
NET TRADE (2023)$350k

In 2023, Zimbabwe exported $441k in Iron Ore. The main destinations of Zimbabwe exports on Iron Ore were Mozambique ($441k), China ($74), and India ($32).

In 2023, Zimbabwe imported $90.9k in Iron Ore, mainly from South Africa ($90.3k) and China ($585).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Iron Ore EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zimbabwe WERE (2022 - 2023):India$32 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Iron Ore BY Zimbabwe WERE (2022 - 2023):
Mozambique-$1.41M (-76.2%)
China-$853 (-92%)
South Africa-$336 (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Zimbabwe's main exporting competitors in Iron Ore were:
In 2023, Zimbabwe's main importing competitors in Iron Ore were:

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Trade Value of Iron Ore by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $8.93k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $118k

Iron Ore’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $8.93k.   Iron Ore’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $118k.

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