Plastic packing articles (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $10.5 million of plastic packing articles (other) in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic packing articles (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.3M | 80% |
| India | $1.5M | 14% |
| China | $286K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $131K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $74K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $51K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $21K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.40, 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 packing articles (other) exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of plastic packing articles (other) by Zimbabwe reached $640 thousand in 2024 (212 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $633K | 99% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe plastic packing articles (other) imports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing articles (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (14%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.40 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 packing articles (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export plastic packing articles (other)?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $640 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. 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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