Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.1 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 552 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 290 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports light synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 67% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $449K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $315K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $114K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.2% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| Tokelau | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 51% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 17% |
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 16% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 5.5% |
| 5513.13 | Light polyester cotton blend | 3.3% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 2.2% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 1.6% |
| 5513.19 | Light acrylic cotton blend | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 63% below the world average of $6.22, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $6.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 5513.29 (51% of the value) and 5513.31 (17%).
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