Synthetic filament yarn imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic filament yarn by Zimbabwe reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.4 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 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 959 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports synthetic filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 76% |
| South Africa | $407K | 20% |
| India | $67K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 73% |
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 9% |
| 5402.39 | Textured synthetic yarn (other) | 3.2% |
| 5402.52 | Twisted polyester filament yarn | 2.3% |
| 5402.34 | Textured polypropylene yarn | 2% |
| 5402.19 | High-tenacity nylon yarn | 1.7% |
| 5402.47 | Polyester filament yarn | 1.6% |
| 5402.63 | Plied polypropylene filament yarn | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.52, 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 synthetic filament yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported synthetic filament yarn worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament yarn to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 5402.33 (73% of the value) and 5402.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zimbabwe, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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