Furnishing textile imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $10.9 million of furnishing textile in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 330% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $10.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 778 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 847 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 330 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports furnishing textile from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (46%), India (33%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 46% |
| India | $3.6M | 34% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 16% |
| South Africa | $400K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $88K | 0.8% |
| China | $74K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.20 | Bed nets | 94% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing textiles (other) | 2.4% |
| 6304.91 | Knitted furnishing textiles | 1.9% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads | 1.4% |
| 6304.92 | Cotton furnishing textiles | 0.3% |
| 6304.93 | Synthetic furnishing textiles | 0% |
| 6304.11 | Knitted bedspreads | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.81, 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 furnishing textile imports (HS 6304): 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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported furnishing textile worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 330% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnishing textile to Zimbabwe?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (33%) and Tanzania (16%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 701% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnishing textile to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 591%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6304.20 (94% of the value) and 6304.99 (2%).
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