Multi-purpose adhesive imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $4.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 928 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports multi-purpose adhesive from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 92% |
| China | $174K | 4.4% |
| India | $47K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $26K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, close to the world average of $3.14.
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 multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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