Plastic tableware imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by Zimbabwe reached $2.2 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 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 | $2.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 817 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 739 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic tableware from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), China (31%), Malawi (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $933K | 42% |
| China | $693K | 31% |
| Malawi | $230K | 10% |
| Zambia | $207K | 9.3% |
| Hong Kong | $41K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 86% below the world average of $4.52, 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 tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic tableware worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 161st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by China (31%) and Malawi (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $4.52 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 tableware to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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