Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $3.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 643 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 876 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 970 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
South Africa alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 84% |
| China | $246K | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $215K | 6.9% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
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 polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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