Aluminium wire imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported aluminium wire worth $3.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 899 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $522K | 155 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aluminium wire from
One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.8M | 86% |
| South Africa | $356K | 11% |
| China | $61K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7605
| 7605.11 | Aluminium wire thick | 97% |
| 7605.19 | Aluminium wire fine | 1.6% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium alloy wire fine | 1.1% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium alloy wire thick | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
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 wire imports (HS 7605): 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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aluminium wire worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire to Zimbabwe?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.22 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 wire to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $522 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 517%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
The HS code for aluminium wire is heading 7605. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7605.11 (97% of the value) and 7605.19 (2%).
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