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Ethyl alcohol market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The ethyl alcohol market in Zimbabwe expanded from 6 524 thousand liters in 2018 to 7 361 thousand liters in 2019, aided by a 30% contraction in export activity that made more product available domestically. This growth continued sharply in 2020, with market size reaching 9 685 thousand liters as imports surged to 2 138 thousand liters from just 145 thousand liters the previous year.

After the 2020 peak, market volume eased to 9 031 thousand liters in 2021 and stabilized near 8 900 thousand liters in 2022. A recovery to 9 466 thousand liters occurred in 2023, a year in which Zimbabwe recorded the region's most notable long‑term increase in ethyl alcohol prices, rising 5% between 2012 and 2022, reflecting higher market value alongside the volume rebound.

Import volumes continued to climb in 2024, reaching 2 533 thousand liters, indicating persistent domestic demand. This demand is supported by economic stability, growing disposable income, and a rising middle class, factors that have been shaping consumer spending on spirits in the country.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K l
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ethyl alcohol in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ethyl alcohol, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol production declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 8 217 thousand liters, but then fell to 7 940 thousand liters in 2020, marking a modest 3.4% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a 5.8% rise. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 7.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	5.3%	(3.4%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ethyl alcohol from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, K l

Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 392 thousand liters, reflecting a steep 60.8% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 83.2%, equating to an average annual decline of 44.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.9%)	(28.9%)	(60.8%)	(44.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia, Mozambique, and South Africa were the main destinations for Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol exports in volume terms. Zambia accounted for 41.5% of exports, Mozambique for 23.7%, and South Africa for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 73.7% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 408 thousand US dollars, representing a 44.9% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 75.5%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 37.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.1%)	(30.4%)	(44.9%)	(37.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol exports in value terms were Zambia, Mozambique, and South Africa. Zambia accounted for 42.0% of exports, Mozambique for 23.7%, and South Africa for 8.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 74.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ethyl alcohol to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, K l

Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol imports showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 127 thousand liters, while the maximum was in 2020 at 2 138 thousand liters, representing a 17-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports surged by 1 377.4% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018, with a 13.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.3%)	13.7%	1 377.4%	144.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Eswatini were the principal sources for Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 82.3% of total imports. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol imports in value terms exhibited volatility over the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 106 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 1 855 thousand US dollars, showing an 18-fold difference. In 2020, imports increased by 800.7% year-over-year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018, with a 15.5% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	95.2%	800.7%	145.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Eswatini remained the key partner countries for Zimbabwe's ethyl alcohol imports in value terms, with a combined share of 82.4% of total imports. Other partners accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io