Laboratory ceramics imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laboratory ceramics by Zimbabwe reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 157% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 568 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 751 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 733 t |
| 2020 | $999K | 363 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 428 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $507K | 187 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports laboratory ceramics from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+507% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 65% |
| South Africa | $839K | 30% |
| India | $69K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 1% |
| Australia | $20K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6903
| 6903.90 | Refractory ceramics (other) | 82% |
| 6903.10 | Carbon-based refractory ceramics | 9.7% |
| 6903.20 | Alumina-silica refractory ceramics | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 78% below the world average of $6.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe laboratory ceramics imports (HS 6903): 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 6903: Ceramic goods; (e.g. retorts, crucibles, muffles, nozzles, plugs, supports cupels, tubes, pipes, sheaths, rods and slide gates) excluding those of siliceous fossil meals or of similar siliceous earths.
Common questions
What is the value of laboratory ceramics imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported laboratory ceramics worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries supply laboratory ceramics to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 507% on the year.
What is the average import price of laboratory ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of laboratory ceramics to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $507 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. 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 laboratory ceramics?
The HS code for laboratory ceramics is heading 6903. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6903.90 (82% of the value) and 6903.10 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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