Leather bags and cases imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather bags and cases by Zimbabwe reached $2.0 million in 2024 (223 tonnes). That is 184% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.0M | 223 t |
| 2023 | $721K | 150 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $770K | 59 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 135 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports leather bags and cases from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 69% |
| South Africa | $356K | 17% |
| United States | $59K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $40K | 2% |
| Denmark | $36K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 1% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $12K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 66% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 6.4% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 5.2% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 5% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 4.8% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 4.7% |
| 4202.39 | Small goods (fibre or paperboard) | 2.6% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.17 per kg, 54% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of leather bags and cases by Zimbabwe reached $750 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). Thailand alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $430K | 57% |
| Zambia | $88K | 12% |
| United States | $43K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $43K | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $27K | 3.7% |
| Ethiopia | $17K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $13K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $11K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported leather bags and cases worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 223 tonnes. That ranks it 173rd of 224 countries worldwide. The value was up 184% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.17 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $750 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Zambia and the United States. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (66% of the value) and 4202.92 (6%).
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