Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.7 million of rubber pharmaceutical articles in 2024 (460 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 million.
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 | $4.7M | 461 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 452 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 558 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 595 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 575 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 116 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.8M | 60% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 31% |
| South Africa | $183K | 3.9% |
| Fiji | $128K | 2.7% |
| India | $105K | 2.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.3% |
| China | $9K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber condoms | 97% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.17 per kg, 37% below the world average of $16.08, 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 pharmaceutical articles imports (HS 4014): 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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 460 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to Zimbabwe?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Malaysia (31%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.17 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $16.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (97% of the value) and 4014.90 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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