Hair product imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.6 million of hair product in 2024 (985 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.6M | 985 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 880 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 780 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 702 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 644 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 819 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hair product from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 95% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 2% |
| China | $43K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $25K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3305
| 3305.90 | Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305 | 86% |
| 3305.20 | Hair preparations: for permanent waving or straightening | 9.6% |
| 3305.10 | Hair preparations: shampoos | 4.4% |
| 3305.30 | Hair preparations: lacquers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.49, 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 hair product imports (HS 3305): 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 3305: Hair preparations; for use on the hair.
Common questions
What is the value of hair product imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hair product worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 985 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair product to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Tanzania (2%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair product to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair product?
The HS code for hair product is heading 3305. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3305.90 (86% of the value) and 3305.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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