Porcelain dinnerware imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.6 million of porcelain dinnerware in 2024 (540 tonnes). Value rose 341% on 2023. 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 | $2.6M | 540 t |
| 2023 | $588K | 496 t |
| 2022 | $524K | 386 t |
| 2021 | $513K | 577 t |
| 2020 | $502K | 737 t |
| 2019 | $640K | 673 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 777 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports porcelain dinnerware from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+653% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 88% |
| South Africa | $142K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 0.4% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6911
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | 95% |
| 6911.90 | Porcelain household articles | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, close to the world average of $4.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Porcelain dinnerware exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported porcelain dinnerware worth $728 thousand (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (45%), Mozambique (38%), South Africa (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $326K | 45% |
| Mozambique | $276K | 38% |
| South Africa | $58K | 8% |
| Botswana | $38K | 5.3% |
| Malawi | $29K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe porcelain dinnerware imports (HS 6911): 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 6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain dinnerware imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported porcelain dinnerware worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 540 tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 341% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain dinnerware to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $4.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain dinnerware to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export porcelain dinnerware?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $728 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain dinnerware?
The HS code for porcelain dinnerware is heading 6911. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6911.10 (95% of the value) and 6911.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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