Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed by Zimbabwe reached $6.5 million in 2024 (784 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 109% on 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 | $6.5M | 784 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 293 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 229 t |
| 2020 | $654K | 161 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 562 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 383 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 51% |
| China | $2.9M | 44% |
| Pakistan | $144K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $131K | 2% |
| Singapore | $55K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 41% above the world average of $5.92. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed imports (HS 5514.22): 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 5514.22: Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 784 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (44%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $5.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed?
The HS code for heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed is subheading 5514.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
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