Backed aluminium foil imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.3 million of backed aluminium foil in 2024 (870 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.3M | 870 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 522 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $872K | 196 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 261 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 401 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports backed aluminium foil from
South Africa alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 76% |
| China | $632K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $293K | 6.9% |
| India | $81K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
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 backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, 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 backed aluminium foil imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported backed aluminium foil worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 870 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (15%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. 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 backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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