Particle board and OSB imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported particle board and osb worth $17.6 million (37.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 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 | $17.6M | 37.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 36.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 16.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports particle board and osb from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.3M | 98% |
| Zambia | $110K | 0.6% |
| China | $64K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $40K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Australia | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4410
| 4410.11 | Particle board | 97% |
| 4410.90 | Particle board (non-wood) | 2.5% |
| 4410.19 | Wafer board | 0.7% |
| 4410.12 | Oriented strand board | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe particle board and osb imports (HS 4410): 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 4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board and osb imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported particle board and osb worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board and osb to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Zambia (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board and osb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board and osb to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board and osb?
The HS code for particle board and osb is heading 4410. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4410.11 (97% of the value) and 4410.90 (2%).
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