Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasterboard (paper faced) by Zimbabwe reached $9.3 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $9.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 6.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.2M | 100% |
| China | $20K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 69% above the world average of $0.29. 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 plasterboard (paper faced) imports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by China (0%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
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