Photography chemical imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.4 million of photography chemical in 2024 (220 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 221 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 263 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 240 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 150 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports photography chemical from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 86% |
| United Arab Emirates | $606K | 9.4% |
| China | $144K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $43K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3707
| 3707.90 | Photographic goods: chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for… | 100% |
| 3707.10 | Photographic emulsion | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.18 per kg, close to the world average of $27.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3707: Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of photography chemical imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported photography chemical worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply photography chemical to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of photography chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.18 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $27.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of photography chemical to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for photography chemical?
The HS code for photography chemical is heading 3707. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3707.90 (100% of the value) and 3707.10 (0%).
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