Copper tubes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.8 million of copper tubes in 2024 (313 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.6 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 | $2.8M | 313 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 634 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 652 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 902 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 410 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 487 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports copper tubes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 81% |
| China | $542K | 19% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 67% |
| 7411.29 | Copper alloy tubes other | 31% |
| 7411.21 | Brass tubes and pipes | 2.2% |
| 7411.22 | Cupronickel tubes | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.08 per kg, close to the world average of $10.65.
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 tubes imports (HS 7411): 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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported copper tubes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 313 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper tubes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (19%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.08 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $10.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper tubes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
The HS code for copper tubes is heading 7411. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7411.10 (67% of the value) and 7411.29 (31%).
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