Printed matter imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $9.4 million of printed matter in 2024 (135 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.1 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 | $9.4M | 135 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 138 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports printed matter from
Lithuania alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $8.2M | 87% |
| South Africa | $544K | 5.8% |
| Japan | $288K | 3% |
| United States | $171K | 1.8% |
| China | $110K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 94% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 4.8% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.19 per kg, 851% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported printed matter worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Zimbabwe?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.19 per kg in 2024, 851% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed matter to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (93% of the value) and 4911.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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