T3 · Product exporter position

Zimbabwe exports of Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion (HS 240311)

See where Zimbabwe stands in tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter ZWEHS6 240311Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$6.0MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

6Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+126.6%Annualized change

Destination HHI

8,400Destination concentration

Weighted share

53%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Zimbabwe in Tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 240311. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$6.0M
Current 2024 exports$5.9M
Three-year average$2.5M
Historical peak$17.9M

Market position

Active destinations6
Destination HHI8,400
Weighted share53%
Share change+27.9 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+126.6%
Volatility1.6
Maximum drawdown97.7%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterZimbabweCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$6.0MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$5.9MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+126.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+68.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationMOZDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share91.4%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration8,400HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+27.9 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes81.6%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Zimbabwe sell tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Mozambique$5.5M52.5%+129.8%FTA reportedAccelerating
Spain$55.0K1.8%+328.9%FTA reportedAccelerating

Destination

Mozambique

Latest exports
$5.5M
Market share
52.5%
Growth
+129.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$55.0K
Market share
1.8%
Growth
+328.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does Zimbabwe's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Cyprus: $76.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Kenya: $166.7 / ton.

Median price

$5.0K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Zimbabwe and HS 240311 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$12.3K+871.4%7
2011$439.7K+3,460.6%7
2012$6.3M+1,341.1%6
2013$3.3M-48.7%3
2014$3.7M+13.7%3
2015$6.5M+75.7%3
2016$16.4M+152.2%4
2017$12.3M-24.7%5
2018$549.0K-95.5%3
2019$432.0K-21.3%4
2020$1.6M+275%4
2021$503.6K-68.9%3
2022$635.9K+26.3%5
2023$963.2K+51.5%4
2024$5.9M+508%6

Exporter context

Zimbabwe economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 240311.

Zimbabwe has reported exports of $7.7B and a trade balance of -$705.6M in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 62.4% trade openness, 11% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Zimbabwe tobacco: smoking, water pipe tobacco as specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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