# Zimbabwe exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo: Trade Route Risk | Yugalinks

Understand reported exports from Zimbabwe to Democratic Republic of the Congo, the product routes that need a closer look, and the conditions that may affect planning.

Canonical: https://www.yugalinks.com/trade/corridor/ZWE-COD/risk

## Route overview

In 2024, Zimbabwe reported $85.4M in goods exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo. The overall review level is Critical attention.

## How to read this page

High attention means one or more conditions on these product types deserve a closer look. It is not a prediction that trade will stop or that a loss is certain. An HS6 code is the international six-digit code used to describe and compare traded goods.

## Key numbers

| Measure | Value | What it means |
| --- | ---: | --- |
| Latest reported exports | $85.4M | 2024 route total |
| Exports needing review | 98.1% | Share of route exports |
| Highest-priority products | 1 | Need the closest review |
| Products needing review | 2 | High-attention product types |
| Export volatility | 2 | Higher means bigger yearly swings |
| Below highest year | 27.1% | Compared with the route's best year |

## Product types to review

| Rank | HS6 | Product | Buyer-market imports | Below product high | Review level |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 1 | 270119 | Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | $99.4M | 4% | High attention |
| 2 | 270400 | Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon | $22.6M | 97.3% | Critical attention |
| 3 | 270112 | Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $12.9M | 49.5% | High attention |
| 4 | 392330 | Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods | $10.7M | 56.2% | Watch |
| 5 | 280700 | Sulphuric acid: oleum | $211.9M | 64.7% | Watch |
| 6 | 391739 | Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.s. in item no. 3917.30 | $13.6M | 45.4% | Watch |
| 7 | 843041 | Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.s. in heading no. 8430 | $26.7M | 63.4% | Watch |
| 8 | 240220 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $63.3M | 99.2% | Watch |
| 9 | 843049 | Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled | $10.2M | 66% | Watch |
| 10 | 293090 | Organo-sulphur compounds: n.e.s. in heading no. 2930 | $37.8M | 59.9% | Watch |

## Data sources

- Primary trade series: OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-29). [OECD Data Explorer](https://data-explorer.oecd.org/) - [OECD Terms & Conditions](https://www.oecd.org/termsandconditions/)
- CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601): [dataset page](https://www.cepii.fr/CEPII/en/bdd_modele/bdd_modele_item.asp?id=37) - [BACI documentation](https://www.cepii.fr/DATA_DOWNLOAD/baci/doc/baci_webpage.html) - [Etalab 2.0 Open Licence](https://www.etalab.gouv.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/open-licence.pdf)

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