Toothpaste imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toothpaste by Zimbabwe reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 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 | $5.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports toothpaste from
China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 56% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 43% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $10K | 0.2% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 61% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 29% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported toothpaste worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and Mozambique (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toothpaste to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (61% of the value) and 3306.90 (29%).
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