Car tires imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported car tires worth $17.3 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 3.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports car tires from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 68% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 24% |
| Belgium | $517K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $385K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $218K | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $96K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $69K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $65K | 0.4% |
| India | $34K | 0.2% |
| United States | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 59% below the world average of $5.18, 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 car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported car tires worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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