2023
Exports
$261World Rnk 172 / 184
Flag Rnk 673 / 765
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Rice
-2.01Rnk 999 / 1025
2023
Imports
$174MWorld Rnk 56 / 223
Flag Rnk 8 / 1155
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Zimbabwe
-0.98Rnk 110 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Zimbabwe exported $261 in Rice, making it the 172nd largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 673rd most exported product in Zimbabwe. The main destination of Rice exports from Zimbabwe are: Ireland ($175), Botswana ($77), United Arab Emirates ($5), and France ($4).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Zimbabwe between 2022 and 2023 were Ireland ($175), Botswana ($77), and United Arab Emirates ($5).

Imports In 2023, Zimbabwe imported $174M in Rice, becoming the 56th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 8th most imported product in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe imports Rice primarily from: India ($58.3M), Thailand ($37M), Mauritius ($29.7M), South Africa ($19.2M), and Singapore ($12.2M).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Zimbabwe between 2022 and 2023 were India ($42.4M), Thailand ($10.2M), and Singapore ($8.54M).

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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)$261
IMPORTS (2023)$174M
NET TRADE (2023)-$174M

In 2023, Zimbabwe exported $261 in Rice. The main destinations of Zimbabwe exports on Rice were Ireland ($175), Botswana ($77), United Arab Emirates ($5), and France ($4).

In 2023, Zimbabwe imported $174M in Rice, mainly from India ($58.3M), Thailand ($37M), Mauritius ($29.7M), South Africa ($19.2M), and Singapore ($12.2M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Zimbabwe WERE (2022 - 2023):
Ireland$175 (1%)
Botswana$77 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rice BY Zimbabwe WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Africa-$830 (-100%)
Namibia-$43 (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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

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Trade Value of Rice by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $2.75k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $2.24M

Rice’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $2.75k.   Rice’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $2.24M.

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