Paper cutter imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper cutter by Zimbabwe reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 691 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 523 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 437 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 460 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 51 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports paper cutter from
Most of the value came from China (45%), South Africa (26%), Mauritius (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+752% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 45% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 26% |
| Mauritius | $618K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $397K | 6.6% |
| United States | $302K | 5% |
| Israel | $144K | 2.4% |
| India | $95K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $64K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8441
| 8441.80 | Paper processing machinery (other) | 45% |
| 8441.10 | Paper cutting machines | 32% |
| 8441.90 | Paper processing machinery parts | 9.9% |
| 8441.30 | Carton and box making machines | 6.6% |
| 8441.40 | Paper pulp moulding machines | 4% |
| 8441.20 | Paper bag making machines | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8441.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, 69% below the world average of $18.97, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 cutter imports (HS 8441): 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 8441: Machines; for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of paper cutter imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported paper cutter worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper cutter to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Mauritius (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper cutter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $18.97 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 cutter to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 411%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper cutter?
The HS code for paper cutter is heading 8441. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8441.80 (44% of the value) and 8441.10 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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