Acrylic resin imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic resin by Zimbabwe reached $9.1 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports acrylic resin from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.3M | 58% |
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| Mauritius | $726K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $399K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $129K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $86K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 0.3% |
| India | $22K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 97% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, close to the world average of $2.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported acrylic resin worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (26%) and Mauritius (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic resin to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (97% of the value) and 3906.10 (3%).
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