Plastic-coated fabric imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated fabric by Zimbabwe reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 847 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 926 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic-coated fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), South Africa (43%), Mozambique (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 47% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 43% |
| Mozambique | $58K | 2.2% |
| India | $55K | 2% |
| South Korea | $41K | 1.5% |
| United States | $31K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $23K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 54% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 32% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 80% below the world average of $7.42, 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-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic-coated fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and Mozambique (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (54% of the value) and 5903.90 (32%).
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