Furniture imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furniture by Zimbabwe reached $18.4 million in 2024 (82.0 thousand tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $18.4M | 82.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports furniture from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 60% |
| South Africa | $5.3M | 29% |
| Turkey | $309K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $269K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $260K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $187K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $184K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $159K | 0.9% |
| United States | $91K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 52% |
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 11% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 8.8% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 8.8% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 7.3% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 4.2% |
| 9403.40 | Wooden kitchen furniture | 3.4% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 94% below the world average of $3.52, 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.
Furniture exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $1.3 million of furniture in 2024 (428 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (44%), Mozambique (20%), South Africa (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $552K | 44% |
| Mozambique | $254K | 20% |
| South Africa | $168K | 13% |
| Botswana | $158K | 13% |
| Malawi | $74K | 5.9% |
| United States | $11K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $9K | 0.7% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 0.7% |
| Honduras | $7K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported furniture worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export furniture?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9403.60 (52% of the value) and 9403.20 (11%).
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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