Newsprint imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.3 million of newsprint in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.3 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 | $6.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 6.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports newsprint from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 90% |
| Hong Kong | $338K | 5.4% |
| China | $148K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $91K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 45% above the world average of $0.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 newsprint imports (HS 4801): 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 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported newsprint worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Hong Kong (5%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $0.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of newsprint to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4801 page.
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