Brooms and brushes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brooms and brushes by Zimbabwe reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 826 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 790 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 383 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 591 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 170 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports brooms and brushes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), China (39%), Mozambique (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 46% |
| China | $1.1M | 39% |
| Mozambique | $220K | 7.5% |
| Mauritius | $64K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $17K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 35% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 22% |
| 9603.90 | Mop | 21% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 7.8% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 7.7% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 5.5% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 77% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported brooms and brushes worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (39%) and Mozambique (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9603.21 (35% of the value) and 9603.40 (22%).
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