Water-based paint imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported water-based paint worth $2.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 785 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 739 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports water-based paint from
South Africa alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 84% |
| China | $221K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $34K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $29K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 62% |
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported water-based paint worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-based paint to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (62% of the value) and 3209.90 (38%).
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