Share of imports that come from China in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Share of imports that come from China was 14.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of imports that come from China in Zimbabwe, 1965–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports that come from china in Zimbabwe stood at 14.2%.
The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports that come from china in Zimbabwe peaked at 16.2% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Zimbabwe 104th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports that come from China in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.0% | — |
| 1966 | 0.1% | +329.7% |
| 1981 | 0.2% | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 0.2% | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 0.3% | +61.4% |
| 1984 | 0.5% | +67.4% |
| 1985 | 1.3% | +176.1% |
| 1986 | 0.9% | -27.5% |
| 1987 | 0.4% | -56.0% |
| 1988 | 1.2% | +194.7% |
| 1989 | 1.7% | +41.1% |
| 1990 | 2.0% | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 0.9% | -56.8% |
| 1992 | 1.1% | +27.9% |
| 1993 | 2.0% | +81.3% |
| 1994 | 1.0% | -50.5% |
| 1995 | 1.1% | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | -30.1% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | +29.3% |
| 1998 | 2.0% | +97.2% |
| 1999 | 2.1% | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 16.2% | +690.4% |
| 2001 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 16.2% | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 16.2% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 14.2% | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.8% | 14.2% | 16.2% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports that come from china in Zimbabwe?
- Share of imports that come from china in Zimbabwe was 14.2% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports that come from china recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 16.2% in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of imports that come from china recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for share of imports that come from china?
- Zimbabwe ranks 104th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports that come from china rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports that come from China. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of a country's total goods imports, including freight and insurance costs, that come from China.