Cigarette paper (other sizes) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigarette paper (other sizes) by Zimbabwe reached $2.4 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.4 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 | $2.4M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $58.4M | 720 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 504 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $998K | 342 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 359 t |
| 2017 | $181K | 42 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cigarette paper (other sizes) from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 92% |
| China | $191K | 8.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, close to the world average of $4.25.
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 (other sizes) imports (HS 4813.90): 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 4813.90: Paper, cigarette: (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes).
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (other sizes) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cigarette paper (other sizes) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (other sizes) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (8%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigarette paper (other sizes) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $181 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $58.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (other sizes) is subheading 4813.90. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4813 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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