Wadding (other materials) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wadding (other materials) by Zimbabwe reached $2.7 million in 2024 (252 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 145% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $2.7M | 252 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $967K | 109 t |
| 2019 | $557K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $112K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 2 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports wadding (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 96% |
| China | $115K | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.69 per kg, 75% above the world average of $6.10. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe wadding (other materials) imports (HS 5601.29): 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 5601.29: Wadding: other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of wadding (other materials) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported wadding (other materials) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 181 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply wadding (other materials) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (4%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of wadding (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.69 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $6.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wadding (other materials) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wadding (other materials)?
The HS code for wadding (other materials) is subheading 5601.29. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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