Aluminium products imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported aluminium products worth $3.5 million (796 tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.5M | 796 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 674 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 770 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 570 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 383 t |
| 2019 | $857K | 254 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 299 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 321 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aluminium products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 51% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 1.6% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 79% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 21% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 60% below the world average of $10.87, 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 products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aluminium products worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 796 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (45%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $10.87 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 products to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (79% of the value) and 7616.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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