Paper articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.6 million of paper articles in 2024 (797 tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.6M | 797 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 846 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 946 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $974K | 410 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 495 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 914 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 598 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports paper articles from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 55% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 42% |
| Mauritius | $31K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 48% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 37% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 9.4% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 5.4% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 0.6% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
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 articles imports (HS 4823): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported paper articles worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 797 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (42%) and Mauritius (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.82 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 articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (48% of the value) and 4823.20 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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