Plain weave heavy polyester imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plain weave heavy polyester by Zimbabwe reached $2.7 million in 2024 (410 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 157 countries for imports of this product. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.7M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 249 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $289K | 166 t |
| 2018 | $332K | 59 t |
| 2017 | $469K | 89 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plain weave heavy polyester from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $81K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
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 plain weave heavy polyester imports (HS 5514.21): 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 5514.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave heavy polyester imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plain weave heavy polyester worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain weave heavy polyester to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain weave heavy polyester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain weave heavy polyester to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $469 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave heavy polyester?
The HS code for plain weave heavy polyester is subheading 5514.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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