Plastic dinnerware imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic dinnerware by Zimbabwe reached $6.2 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.3 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 | $6.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 830 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic dinnerware from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), China (36%), Malawi (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 45% |
| China | $2.2M | 36% |
| Malawi | $451K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $226K | 3.7% |
| New Zealand | $119K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $89K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $34K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 64% |
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 82% below the world average of $4.56, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic dinnerware worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (36%) and Malawi (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $4.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic dinnerware to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3924.90 (64% of the value) and 3924.10 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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