Wooden furniture imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported wooden furniture worth $9.7 million (78.7 thousand tonnes). That is 226% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $9.7M | 78.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 970 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 695 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 877 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 973 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 224 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports wooden furniture from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 79% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 14% |
| Turkey | $148K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $79K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $78K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $37K | 0.4% |
| India | $25K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 96% below the world average of $3.20, 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.
Wooden furniture exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of wooden furniture by Zimbabwe reached $844 thousand in 2024 (227 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (37%), Mozambique (29%), South Africa (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $314K | 37% |
| Mozambique | $243K | 29% |
| South Africa | $123K | 15% |
| Botswana | $90K | 11% |
| Malawi | $39K | 4.7% |
| United States | $11K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 1% |
| Honduras | $7K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported wooden furniture worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 226% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 96% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden furniture to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 809%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export wooden furniture?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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