High-density polyethylene imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Zimbabwe reached $27.1 million in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $27.1M | 20.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 6.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports high-density polyethylene from
South Africa alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.8M | 62% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $550K | 2% |
| South Korea | $504K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 0.9% |
| India | $217K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported high-density polyethylene worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Thailand (11%) and Mozambique (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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