Textile wadding imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.2 million of textile wadding in 2024 (317 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 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 | $3.2M | 317 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 895 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 581 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $475K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $367K | 48 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports textile wadding from
South Africa alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 82% |
| China | $217K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 2.6% |
| India | $74K | 2.3% |
| France | $74K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $44K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $22K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5601
| 5601.29 | Wadding (other materials) | 85% |
| 5601.22 | Synthetic wadding | 10% |
| 5601.21 | Cotton wadding | 4.8% |
| 5601.30 | Textile flock and dust | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.03 per kg, 47% above the world average of $6.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 textile wadding imports (HS 5601): 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 5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile wadding imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported textile wadding worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile wadding to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (7%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.03 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile wadding to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $367 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 765%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile wadding?
The HS code for textile wadding is heading 5601. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 5601.29 (85% of the value) and 5601.22 (10%).
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