Made-up textile articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.4 million of made-up textile articles in 2024 (390 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.6 million.
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 | $3.4M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 414 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 833 t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 644 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 178 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 170 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports made-up textile articles from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 84% |
| China | $291K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 2.3% |
| United States | $30K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $27K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $23K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $17K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6307
| 6307.90 | Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | 89% |
| 6307.10 | Cleaning cloths | 6.8% |
| 6307.20 | Life-jackets | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.71 per kg, close to the world average of $8.99.
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 made-up textile articles imports (HS 6307): 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 6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns.
Common questions
What is the value of made-up textile articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported made-up textile articles worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply made-up textile articles to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (9%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of made-up textile articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of made-up textile articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2020 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for made-up textile articles?
The HS code for made-up textile articles is heading 6307. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6307.90 (89% of the value) and 6307.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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