Semi-chemical fluting paper imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported semi-chemical fluting paper worth $7.3 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.9 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 | $7.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 10.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports semi-chemical fluting paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 99% |
| Sweden | $35K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $16K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 semi-chemical fluting paper imports (HS 4805.11): 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 4805.11: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-chemical fluting paper imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported semi-chemical fluting paper worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-chemical fluting paper to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Sweden (0%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of semi-chemical fluting paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semi-chemical fluting paper to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-chemical fluting paper?
The HS code for semi-chemical fluting paper is subheading 4805.11. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4805 page.
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