Zinc-coated steel strip imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $2.3 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 996 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 864 t |
| 2018 | $898K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $735K | 893 t |
Where Mozambique imports zinc-coated steel strip from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 57% |
| Australia | $959K | 42% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.98. 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 Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique zinc-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel strip to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Australia (42%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel strip to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $735 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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