Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$7.6M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$47.0M
August 2026
Trade surplus
$39.4M
August 2026 · U.S. exports more than it imports
In August 2026 the United States imported $7.6M from Zimbabwe and exported $47.0M to it, across 93 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $140.6M from Zimbabwe and exported $86.1M to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $39.4M with Zimbabwe, exporting 6.2× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Zimbabwe of $7.6M in August 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.8M.
Zimbabwe, assigned USCS code 7960, exports tobacco, ferrochrome, platinum-group metals, and diamonds to global markets, with tobacco historically representing one of its most commercially significant export categories for US trade. Rough diamond exports from Zimbabwe are subject to Kimberley Process Certification requirements, and Zimbabwe's participation in the scheme has at times been subject to international scrutiny. Trade professionals should also be aware that US sanctions history involving Zimbabwe may affect financial transaction compliance, and should consult legal counsel on current OFAC requirements before engaging in trade.
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The US has maintained targeted sanctions programs related to Zimbabwe administered by OFAC. While these have historically targeted specific individuals and entities rather than broad sectoral trade, importers and exporters should conduct OFAC screening of all counterparties and consult legal counsel to confirm that a proposed transaction does not implicate any current sanctions designations.
Ferrochrome from Zimbabwe is classified under the ferroalloys provisions of the base metals chapters, platinum-group metals under the precious metals chapters, and rough diamonds under the natural stones chapter. Each category may carry different duty treatment and, in the case of rough diamonds, requires Kimberley Process documentation. A licensed customs broker can confirm the correct 10-digit HTS classification for each specific product form.
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The top U.S. imports from Zimbabwe are Nonindustrial Diamonds, Partly or Wholly Stemmed/Stripped Tobacco Leaf and Tobacco Refuse and Waste, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.4M | |
| 2 | $932K | |
| 3 | $381K | |
| 4 | $289K | |
| 5 | $113K | |
| 6 | $113K | |
| 7 | $107K | |
| 8 | $75K | |
| 9 | $57K | |
| 10 | $35K |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $43.6M |
| 2 | $842K | |
| 3 |
| $591K |
| 4 | $431K |
| 5 | $216K |
| 6 | $216K |
| 7 | $177K |
| 8 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $89K |
| 9 | $73K |
| 10 | $70K |
Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$291.0M
Services Imports
$101.0M