Adhesive wound dressings imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of adhesive wound dressings by Zimbabwe reached $2.5 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). Value rose 496% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $2.5M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $415K | 75 t |
| 2022 | $285K | 43 t |
| 2021 | $313K | 59 t |
| 2020 | $284K | 63 t |
| 2019 | $295K | 65 t |
| 2018 | $493K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $288K | 36 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports adhesive wound dressings from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 73% |
| Egypt | $317K | 13% |
| China | $191K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $101K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.53 per kg, 27% below the world average of $22.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 adhesive wound dressings imports (HS 3005.10): 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 3005.10: Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of adhesive wound dressings imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported adhesive wound dressings worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 496% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to Zimbabwe?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.53 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $22.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of adhesive wound dressings to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $288 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 761%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $606 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for adhesive wound dressings?
The HS code for adhesive wound dressings is subheading 3005.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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