Paper and cellulose articles (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) by Zimbabwe reached $2.3 million in 2024 (844 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average.
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 | $2.3M | 844 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 695 t |
| 2022 | $819K | 341 t |
| 2021 | $422K | 101 t |
| 2020 | $232K | 85 t |
| 2019 | $248K | 83 t |
| 2018 | $42K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $79K | 50 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports paper and cellulose articles (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 87% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 9.1% |
| China | $61K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $7K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, close to the world average of $3.25.
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 paper and cellulose articles (other) imports (HS 4818.90): 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 4818.90: Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and cellulose articles (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported paper and cellulose articles (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 844 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and cellulose articles (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and cellulose articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $753 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other) is subheading 4818.90. 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 4818 page.
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