Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber gaskets and seals by Zimbabwe reached $5.8 million in 2024 (480 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.8M | 480 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 483 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 507 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 289 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 268 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 231 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rubber gaskets and seals from
South Africa alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+798% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 64% |
| China | $504K | 8.7% |
| Canada | $307K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 4.9% |
| United States | $240K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $226K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $151K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $65K | 1.1% |
| India | $45K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.07 per kg, 34% below the world average of $18.20, 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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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (9%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 798% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.07 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $18.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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