Packing sacks and bags imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing sacks and bags by Zimbabwe reached $17.2 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 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 | $17.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 5.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports packing sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Zambia (22%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 36% |
| Zambia | $3.7M | 22% |
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 14% |
| Malawi | $1.9M | 11% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $417K | 2.4% |
| India | $90K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $89K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 53% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 36% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 6.6% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 3.5% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 0.6% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported packing sacks and bags worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Zambia (22%) and Tanzania (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (53% of the value) and 6305.32 (36%).
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