Self-adhesive film imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.9 million of self-adhesive film in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.4 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 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 649 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 956 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 817 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports self-adhesive film from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), China (23%), Kenya (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 49% |
| China | $1.1M | 23% |
| Kenya | $542K | 11% |
| Germany | $194K | 3.9% |
| India | $168K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $159K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $47K | 1% |
| Egypt | $43K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) | 63% |
| 3919.10 | Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.73, 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 self-adhesive film imports (HS 3919): 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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported self-adhesive film worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (23%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive film to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (63% of the value) and 3919.10 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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