Plastic household articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.0 million of plastic household articles in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 412 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 702 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic household articles from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (38%), Malawi (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 47% |
| China | $1.5M | 38% |
| Malawi | $220K | 5.6% |
| New Zealand | $119K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $19K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.62, 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 household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic household articles worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (38%) and Malawi (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic household articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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