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Zimbabweans imports $8 million worth of napkins in 3 months
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.
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.
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
