2023
Exports
$23.5MWorld Rnk 29 / 134
Flag Rnk 20 / 765
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$4.34kWorld Rnk 141 / 179
Flag Rnk 1033 / 1155
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zimbabwe
-0.98Rnk 110 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Zimbabwe exported $23.5M in Raw Cotton, making it the 29th largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 20th most exported product in Zimbabwe. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from Zimbabwe are: Pakistan ($5.62M), Lesotho ($5.58M), Mauritius ($4.38M), Thailand ($2.26M), and China ($2.14M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of Zimbabwe between 2022 and 2023 were China ($1.75M).

Imports In 2023, Zimbabwe imported $4.34k in Raw Cotton, becoming the 141st largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 1033rd most imported product in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe imports Raw Cotton primarily from: South Africa ($2.68k), United States ($1.45k), China ($213), and United Arab Emirates ($4).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for Zimbabwe between 2022 and 2023 were South Africa ($2.22k), China ($209), and United Arab Emirates ($4).

Latest Trends

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Raw Cotton. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* 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)$23.5M
IMPORTS (2023)$4.34k
NET TRADE (2023)$23.5M

In 2023, Zimbabwe exported $23.5M in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of Zimbabwe exports on Raw Cotton were Pakistan ($5.62M), Lesotho ($5.58M), Mauritius ($4.38M), Thailand ($2.26M), and China ($2.14M).

In 2023, Zimbabwe imported $4.34k in Raw Cotton, mainly from South Africa ($2.68k), United States ($1.45k), China ($213), and United Arab Emirates ($4).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zimbabwe WERE (2022 - 2023):China$1.75M (450%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Cotton BY Zimbabwe WERE (2022 - 2023):
Lesotho-$65.7M (-92.2%)
Mauritius-$9.07M (-67.4%)
Indonesia-$5.36M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Zimbabwe's main exporting competitors in Raw Cotton were:
In 2023, Zimbabwe's main importing competitors in Raw Cotton were:

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndonesia+ $2.69M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $723

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is Indonesia. With an export gap of $2.69M.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is South Africa with an import gap of $723.

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