Rubber articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $9.4 million of rubber articles in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 943 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 662 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 664 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 753 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 535 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rubber articles from
South Africa alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 64% |
| China | $1.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $316K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $308K | 3.3% |
| United States | $275K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $273K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $256K | 2.7% |
| India | $96K | 1% |
| Germany | $96K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $82K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 62% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 20% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 11% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 4.5% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 2.7% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 0.2% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 29% below the world average of $10.37, 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 rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rubber articles worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (14%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (62% of the value) and 4016.99 (20%).
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