Barbed wire imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.1 million of barbed wire in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports barbed wire from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 72% |
| China | $574K | 27% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.5% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.50, 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 barbed wire imports (HS 7313): 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 7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of barbed wire imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported barbed wire worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply barbed wire to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (27%) and Botswana (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of barbed wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of barbed wire to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for barbed wire?
The HS code for barbed wire is heading 7313. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7313.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7313 page.
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