Sanitary products imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sanitary products by Zimbabwe reached $50.8 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $50.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $42.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sanitary products from
South Africa alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $41.2M | 81% |
| Zambia | $6.6M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| China | $874K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $202K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $63K | 0.1% |
| United States | $37K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.17, 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 sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sanitary products worth $50.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($41.2 million), followed by Zambia (13%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $50.8 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Zimbabwe all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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