Sawn wood imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn wood by Zimbabwe reached $2.7 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $747K | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $908K | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $850K | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $999K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $379K | 682 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports sawn wood from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 97% |
| Eswatini | $79K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 88% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 4.7% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 4.5% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 1.1% |
| 4407.97 | Sawn poplar and aspen boards | 0.8% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.4% |
| 4407.25 | Sawn meranti boards | 0.2% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn wood exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported sawn wood worth $2.5 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Botswana alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.2M | 91% |
| Zambia | $139K | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $49K | 2% |
| South Africa | $43K | 1.7% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe sawn wood imports (HS 4407): 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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported sawn wood worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Eswatini (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn wood to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $379 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 599%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export sawn wood?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4407.11 (88% of the value) and 4407.19 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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