Polystyrene imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported polystyrene worth $2.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 713 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 707 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 969 t |
| 2017 | $945K | 555 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports polystyrene from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), Hong Kong (13%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 49% |
| Hong Kong | $357K | 13% |
| China | $319K | 12% |
| Egypt | $192K | 7% |
| Zambia | $152K | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $118K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $87K | 3.2% |
| India | $86K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $85K | 3.1% |
| Mauritius | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 67% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 15% |
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 9.5% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 5.7% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
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 polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported polystyrene worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (13%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $945 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3903.90 (67% of the value) and 3903.11 (15%).
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