Refractory ceramics (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refractory ceramics (other) by Zimbabwe reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 163% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $856K | 488 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 547 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $836K | 281 t |
| 2019 | $687K | 260 t |
| 2018 | $951K | 345 t |
| 2017 | $389K | 126 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports refractory ceramics (other) from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 58% |
| South Africa | $825K | 37% |
| India | $62K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $20K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 82% below the world average of $8.17, 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.
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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 6903.90: Refractory ceramic goods: composition of which n.e.c. in heading no. 6903, other than those of siliceous fossil meals or similar earths.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory ceramics (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported refractory ceramics (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 163% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory ceramics (other) to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory ceramics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory ceramics (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $389 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 479%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory ceramics (other)?
The HS code for refractory ceramics (other) is subheading 6903.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6903 page.
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