Synthetic strip fabric imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic strip fabric by Zimbabwe reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $658K | 375 t |
| 2021 | $733K | 714 t |
| 2020 | $440K | 345 t |
| 2019 | $277K | 369 t |
| 2018 | $743K | 844 t |
| 2017 | $262K | 86 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports synthetic strip fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Malawi (28%), Zambia (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 50% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 28% |
| Zambia | $512K | 13% |
| India | $274K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $104K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
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 strip fabric imports (HS 5407.20): 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 5407.20: Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic strip fabric imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported synthetic strip fabric worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic strip fabric to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Malawi (28%) and Zambia (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic strip fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.53 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 strip fabric to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $262 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic strip fabric?
The HS code for synthetic strip fabric is subheading 5407.20. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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