Aluminium drums imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported aluminium drums worth $8.0 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 million.
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 | $8.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aluminium drums from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.0M | 99% |
| India | $54K | 0.7% |
| China | $24K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 99% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 70% below the world average of $7.86, 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 aluminium drums imports (HS 7612): 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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aluminium drums worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by India (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium drums to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (99% of the value) and 7612.10 (1%).
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