Plaited hats imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported plaited hats worth $2.5 million (30 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1898% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% 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 | $2.5M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $125K | 14 t |
| 2022 | $26K | 9 t |
| 2021 | $18K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $32K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $16K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $51K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $23K | 2 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plaited hats from
Kenya alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.5M | 98% |
| Pakistan | $24K | 1% |
| China | $12K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.28 per kg, 507% above the world average of $13.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plaited hats imports (HS 6504): 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 6504: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited hats imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plaited hats worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply plaited hats to Zimbabwe?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Pakistan (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaited hats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.28 per kg in 2024, 507% above the world average of $13.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaited hats to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $349 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for plaited hats?
The HS code for plaited hats is heading 6504. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6504.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6504 page.
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