Cigarette paper imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.1 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (859 tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.9 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 | $3.1M | 859 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 750 t |
| 2022 | $58.9M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 682 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $585K | 186 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cigarette paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 83% |
| China | $391K | 12% |
| Germany | $80K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 0.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4813
| 4813.90 | Cigarette paper (other sizes) | 75% |
| 4813.20 | Cigarette paper (narrow rolls) | 25% |
| 4813.10 | Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 35% below the world average of $5.65, 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 cigarette paper imports (HS 4813): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cigarette paper worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 859 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarette paper to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $585 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. The peak was 2022 at $58.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper?
The HS code for cigarette paper is heading 4813. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4813.90 (75% of the value) and 4813.20 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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