Trading across borders: Cost to import (US$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Trading across borders: Cost to import (US$ per container deflated) was 6,160 DB06-15 methodology in 2014. ▲ Rising
Trading across borders: Cost to import (US$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe, 2005–2014
Source: World Bank. Measured in DB06-15 methodology.
Analysis
The most recent figure for trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe is 6,160 DB06-15 methodology, measured in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe peaked at 7,851 DB06-15 methodology in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3,732 DB06-15 methodology, in 2006.
Zimbabwe ranks 7th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Trading across borders: Cost to import (US$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | DB06-15 methodology | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,923 DB06-15 methodology | — |
| 2006 | 3,732 DB06-15 methodology | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 3,809 DB06-15 methodology | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 6,238 DB06-15 methodology | +63.8% |
| 2009 | 7,851 DB06-15 methodology | +25.9% |
| 2010 | 5,991 DB06-15 methodology | -23.7% |
| 2011 | 5,418 DB06-15 methodology | -9.6% |
| 2012 | 5,120 DB06-15 methodology | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 5,263 DB06-15 methodology | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 6,160 DB06-15 methodology | +17.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 6,160 DB06-15 methodology is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,539 DB06-15 methodology, 4.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 6,160 DB06-15 methodology is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,026 DB06-15 methodology, 3.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,111 DB06-15 methodology | 3,732 DB06-15 methodology | 7,851 DB06-15 methodology | 5 |
| 2010s | 5,590 DB06-15 methodology | 5,120 DB06-15 methodology | 6,160 DB06-15 methodology | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 4 Zambia 7,060 DB06-15 methodology compare
- 5 Uzbekistan 6,452 DB06-15 methodology compare
- 6 Central African Republic 6,335 DB06-15 methodology compare
- 8 Kyrgyzstan 6,000 DB06-15 methodology compare
- 9 Afghanistan 5,680 DB06-15 methodology compare
- 10 Kazakhstan 5,265 DB06-15 methodology compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe?
- Trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) in Zimbabwe was 6,160 DB06-15 methodology in 2014, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 7,851 DB06-15 methodology in 2009.
- What is the lowest trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,732 DB06-15 methodology in 2006.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated)?
- Zimbabwe ranks 7th out of 184 countries with data for 2014.
- Is trading across borders: cost to import (us$ per container deflated) rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Trading across borders: Cost to import (US$ per container deflated)(DB06-15 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The cost to import records the cost associated with importing a standardized cargo of goods by sea transport through 4 predefined stages: document preparation; customs clearance and inspections; inland transport and handling; and port and terminal handling. It is calculated in US dollars per container deflated. Cost measures the fees levied on import of goods in a 20-foot container, in US dollars. All fees charged by government agencies and the private sector to a trader in the process of exporting and importing the goods are taken into account. These include but are not limited to costs for documents, administrative fees for customs clearance and inspections, customs broker fees, port-related charges and inland transport costs. Only official costs are recorded. The component indicator is computed based on the methodology in the DB06-15 studies.