Putty imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of putty by Zimbabwe reached $6.7 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% 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 | $6.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 22.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports putty from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.8M | 87% |
| Netherlands | $377K | 5.6% |
| China | $175K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.3% |
| Botswana | $74K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $20K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $18K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 61% |
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 65% below the world average of $1.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported putty worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of putty to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (61% of the value) and 3214.90 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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