Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $10.8 million of heavy synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 876 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 733 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 962 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 53% |
| South Africa | $4.4M | 41% |
| Taiwan | $239K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $147K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $131K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $55K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $51K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.3% |
| Tokelau | $34K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 61% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 25% |
| 5514.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 9.3% |
| 5514.11 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 1.5% |
| 5514.23 | Other weave heavy polyester | 1% |
| 5514.29 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 1% |
| 5514.42 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed | 0.8% |
| 5514.12 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, 44% above the world average of $4.94. 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 synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy synthetic cotton blend to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 5514.22 (61% of the value) and 5514.21 (25%).
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