Plastic sanitary ware imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported plastic sanitary ware worth $3.8 million (811 tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.4 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 | $3.8M | 811 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 558 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 655 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 418 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 912 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic sanitary ware from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 70% |
| China | $1.0M | 27% |
| Botswana | $33K | 0.9% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3922
| 3922.10 | Plastic bathtubs and sinks | 51% |
| 3922.90 | Plastic sanitary fixtures | 42% |
| 3922.20 | Plastic toilet seats | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3922.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.34, 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 sanitary ware imports (HS 3922): 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 3922: Sanitary ware; baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and sanitary ware, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sanitary ware imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic sanitary ware worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 811 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sanitary ware to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (27%) and Botswana (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sanitary ware to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sanitary ware?
The HS code for plastic sanitary ware is heading 3922. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3922.10 (51% of the value) and 3922.90 (42%).
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