Match imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of match by Zimbabwe reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports match from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $486K | 23% |
| South Africa | $213K | 10% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.10, 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 match imports (HS 3605): 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 3605: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604.
Common questions
What is the value of match imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported match worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply match to Zimbabwe?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of match per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of match to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for match?
The HS code for match is heading 3605. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3605.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3605 page.
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