Glass bottles and jars imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass bottles and jars by Zimbabwe reached $12.2 million in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $12.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 31.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 13.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports glass bottles and jars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.1M | 66% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 12% |
| Egypt | $951K | 7.8% |
| China | $666K | 5.5% |
| Angola | $664K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $238K | 2% |
| India | $218K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 100% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0.1% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
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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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported glass bottles and jars worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Tanzania (12%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (100% of the value) and 7010.20 (0%).
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