PVC imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $24.7 million of pvc in 2024 (26.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $24.7M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 17.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 8.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports pvc from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.3M | 66% |
| China | $6.0M | 24% |
| United States | $726K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $629K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $502K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $142K | 0.6% |
| India | $130K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $114K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $71K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $67K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 71% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 10% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 9% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 8.5% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.7% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.3% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 0.1% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.25, 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 pvc imports (HS 3904): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported pvc worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2022 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (71% of the value) and 3904.22 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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