Aluminium foil imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported aluminium foil worth $7.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 809 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 960 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 410 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 565 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 537 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aluminium foil from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 61% |
| India | $1.2M | 16% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $503K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $111K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 56% |
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 42% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe aluminium foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aluminium foil worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 775% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7607.20 (56% of the value) and 7607.19 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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