Plastic bottles and carboys imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottles and carboys by Zimbabwe reached $11.1 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.0 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 | $11.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic bottles and carboys from
South Africa alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.3M | 75% |
| China | $2.0M | 18% |
| Kenya | $197K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $150K | 1.4% |
| India | $121K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $74K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $63K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | $33K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic bottles and carboys exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported plastic bottles and carboys worth $2.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.7M | 99% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.6% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe plastic bottles and carboys imports (HS 3923.30): 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 3923.30: Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottles and carboys imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic bottles and carboys worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottles and carboys to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (18%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottles and carboys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottles and carboys to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export plastic bottles and carboys?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and China. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottles and carboys?
The HS code for plastic bottles and carboys is subheading 3923.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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