Zimbabwe

AGOA Status: Zimbabwe is not eligible for AGOA this year.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which includes Zimbabwe, have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

U.S-Zimbabwe Trade Facts

Zimbabwe is currently our 155th largest goods trading partner with $126.5 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $67.6 million; Goods imports totaled $58.9 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Zimbabwe was $8.7 million in 2010.

Exports

Zimbabwe was the United States' 156th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Zimbabwe in 2010 were $67.6 million, down 21% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Aircrafts ($28.8 million), Machinery ($10.4 million), Vehicles ($5.7 million), Pharmaceutical Products ($4.1 million), and Electrical Machinery ($2.9 million).

Imports

Zimbabwe was the United States' 136th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Zimbabwe totaled $58.9 million in 2010, a 166.6% increase from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Iron and Steel ($23.4 million), Nickel and Articles Thereof ($16.9 million), and Sugar ($14.6 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Zimbabwe was $8.7 million in 2010, 86% less than in 2009.