Copper pipe fittings imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.6 million of copper pipe fittings in 2024 (473 tonnes). Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.6M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 226 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $887K | 225 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 243 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 234 t |
| 2017 | $815K | 142 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports copper pipe fittings from
South Africa alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 86% |
| China | $245K | 9.5% |
| Mauritius | $58K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $28K | 1.1% |
| France | $18K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7412
| 7412.20 | Copper: tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves) of copper alloys | 52% |
| 7412.10 | Copper: tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves) of refined copper | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, 70% below the world average of $18.39, 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 copper pipe fittings imports (HS 7412): 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 7412: Copper; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves).
Common questions
What is the value of copper pipe fittings imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported copper pipe fittings worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 473 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper pipe fittings to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (9%) and Mauritius (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $18.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper pipe fittings to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $815 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper pipe fittings?
The HS code for copper pipe fittings is heading 7412. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7412.20 (52% of the value) and 7412.10 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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