Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $6.8 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 6.4K t |
Where Botswana imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
South Africa alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.4M | 93% |
| Zambia | $423K | 6.2% |
| China | $25K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.89. 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 Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Zambia (6%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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