Polypropylene imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $16.9 million of polypropylene in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.3 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 | $16.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 11.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports polypropylene from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.9M | 94% |
| China | $597K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $116K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $27K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 88% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 9.2% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 2.9% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of polypropylene by Zimbabwe reached $570 thousand in 2024 (328 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Czech Republic accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $570K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported polypropylene worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by China (4%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export polypropylene?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $570 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (88% of the value) and 3902.30 (9%).
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