Polypropylene packing sacks imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $9.2 million of polypropylene packing sacks in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports polypropylene packing sacks from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (27%), China (25%), Malawi (21%). Among the main suppliers, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.5M | 27% |
| China | $2.3M | 25% |
| Malawi | $1.9M | 21% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 14% |
| Namibia | $818K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $228K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $85K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $65K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $33K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 polypropylene packing sacks imports (HS 6305.33): 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 6305.33: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene packing sacks imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene packing sacks to Zimbabwe?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (25%) and Malawi (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene packing sacks to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene packing sacks?
The HS code for polypropylene packing sacks is subheading 6305.33. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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