Paper labels imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported paper labels worth $2.5 million (348 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.5M | 348 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 297 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 422 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 481 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 784 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 546 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports paper labels from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.0M | 82% |
| Poland | $125K | 5% |
| China | $85K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $79K | 3.2% |
| United States | $62K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $25K | 1% |
| India | $21K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 76% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper labels exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of paper labels by Zimbabwe reached $235 thousand in 2024 (27 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $153K | 65% |
| Mozambique | $72K | 31% |
| South Africa | $9K | 3.9% |
| France | $2K | 0.7% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported paper labels worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 348 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Poland (5%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $6.14 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 labels to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export paper labels?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $235 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (76% of the value) and 4821.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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