Plastic sheet imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sheet by Zimbabwe reached $27.9 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.5 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 | $27.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 5.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic sheet from
Most of the value came from South Africa (31%), China (26%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.8M | 31% |
| China | $7.3M | 26% |
| India | $4.7M | 17% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| Kenya | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $902K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $439K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $366K | 1.3% |
| France | $299K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $265K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 32% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 30% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 14% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 8.3% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 3.2% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 3.2% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 3% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic sheet worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (26%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $39.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (32% of the value) and 3920.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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