Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $15.0 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.0 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 | $15.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Turks and Caicos Isds (21%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.5M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 24% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $3.2M | 21% |
| China | $2.3M | 15% |
| Singapore | $930K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $95K | 0.6% |
| United States | $74K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $64K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
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 polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and Turks and Caicos Isds (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.09 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 terephthalate (high viscosity) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 975%. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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