Plastic building materials (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic building materials (other) by Zimbabwe reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.1 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 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 819 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 495 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 959 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 933 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic building materials (other) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 51% |
| China | $1.1M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 2.9% |
| Botswana | $21K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $13K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe plastic building materials (other) imports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic building materials (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (44%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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