Pigment imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.3 million of pigment in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 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 | $6.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports pigment from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.4M | 86% |
| China | $305K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $255K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $177K | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $65K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 0.5% |
| India | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 55% |
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 34% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 6.6% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 2.5% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 2.1% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
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 pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported pigment worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (5%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3206.49 (55% of the value) and 3206.11 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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