Glass fiber imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported glass fiber worth $2.8 million (781 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.8M | 781 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 547 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 568 t |
| 2020 | $844K | 469 t |
| 2019 | $710K | 242 t |
| 2018 | $818K | 328 t |
| 2017 | $422K | 212 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports glass fiber from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (46%), United Arab Emirates (44%), China (4%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+649% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 45% |
| China | $128K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $68K | 2.4% |
| India | $23K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibre products (other) | 93% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibre mats | 3.3% |
| 7019.11 | Chopped glass fibres | 2.2% |
| 7019.40 | Woven glass fibre fabric | 1.2% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibre boards and mattresses | 0.2% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibre rovings | 0.2% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibre non-woven sheets | 0.1% |
| 7019.59 | Woven glass fibre fabrics (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 47% above the world average of $2.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 glass fiber imports (HS 7019): 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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported glass fiber worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 781 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (44%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass fiber to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $422 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 573%. 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 glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (93% of the value) and 7019.31 (3%).
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