Rubber hose imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported rubber hose worth $4.4 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 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 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 935 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 682 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 606 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 405 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 471 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rubber hose from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 74% |
| China | $851K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 1.1% |
| India | $33K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $29K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $20K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 32% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 16% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 16% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 13% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 8% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 7.4% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 5.3% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 58% below the world average of $9.97, 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 hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rubber hose worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4009.21 (32% of the value) and 4009.42 (16%).
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