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Zimbabweans imports $8 million worth of napkins in 3 months

by Thobekile Zhou
20 May 2015 at 10:06hrs | Views
Zimbabweans imported disposable napkins valued at $8 million in the first quarter.

If the trend is not stopped, it will mean that by the end of the year, the country will have used over $32 million in importing disposable napkins.

A 35% decrease in male condom distribution between the 4th quarter 2014 and 1st quarter 2015 was noted while a 43% decline was noted for female condoms.

Zimstat said in the first three months imports bill amounted to $1,6 billion  against exported goods worth $716,6 million.

Sanitary ware products and other toiletries accounted for more than $3,5 million in the first quarter.

Imported ceramic tiles accounted for $6,4 million, freezers and electrical gadgets valued at $16 million were imported while carbonated soft drinks accounted for $4,2 million.

According to ZIMSTAT, South Africa is the main source market for Zimbabwe's imports.

Source - Zimstat