Toilet paper imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $8.1 million of toilet paper in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $8.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports toilet paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.5M | 93% |
| China | $305K | 3.8% |
| Botswana | $203K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $48K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Republic of the Congo | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
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 toilet paper imports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported toilet paper worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by China (4%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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