2022
Exports
$174kWorld Rnk 53 / 112
Flag Rnk 219 / 763
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Soapstone
-0.16Rnk 602 / 1025
2022
Imports
$157kWorld Rnk 107 / 195
Flag Rnk 754 / 1153
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zimbabwe
-0.74Rnk 99 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Zimbabwe exported $174k in Soapstone, making it the 53rd largest exporter of Soapstone in the world. At the same year, Soapstone was the 219th most exported product in Zimbabwe. The main destination of Soapstone exports from Zimbabwe are: South Africa ($173k), Canada ($569), and Namibia ($9).

The fastest growing export markets for Soapstone of Zimbabwe between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($26.6k), Canada ($569), and Namibia ($9).

Imports In 2022, Zimbabwe imported $157k in Soapstone, becoming the 107th largest importer of Soapstone in the world. At the same year, Soapstone was the 754th most imported product in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe imports Soapstone primarily from: South Africa ($114k), China ($41.4k), and Zambia ($2.04k).

The fastest growing import markets in Soapstone for Zimbabwe between 2021 and 2022 were South Africa ($40.4k) and Zambia ($424).

Latest Trends

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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 (2022)$174k
IMPORTS (2022)$157k
NET TRADE (2022)$16.7k

In 2022, Zimbabwe exported $174k in Soapstone. The main destinations of Zimbabwe exports on Soapstone were South Africa ($173k), Canada ($569), and Namibia ($9).

In 2022, Zimbabwe imported $157k in Soapstone, mainly from South Africa ($114k), China ($41.4k), and Zambia ($2.04k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Soapstone EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zimbabwe WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Africa$26.6k (18.1%)
Canada$569 (1%)
Namibia$9 (1%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Zimbabwe's main exporting competitors in Soapstone were:
In 2022, Zimbabwe's main importing competitors in Soapstone were:

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Trade Value of Soapstone by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $6.1k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $895

Soapstone’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $6.1k.   Soapstone’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $895.

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