Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.3 million of rigid pvc film and sheet in 2024 (700 tonnes). Value rose 45% on 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 | $2.3M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 494 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 504 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 321 t |
| 2019 | $693K | 325 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 690 t |
| 2017 | $890K | 385 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
Most of the value came from China (48%), South Africa (33%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 48% |
| South Africa | $775K | 33% |
| India | $189K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $165K | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $76K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.19.
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 rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $890 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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