Cast iron articles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $8.0 million of cast iron articles in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.5 million.
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 | $8.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 17.3K t |
Where Zambia imports cast iron articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 65% |
| Namibia | $1.2M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $687K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $327K | 4.1% |
| India | $205K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $149K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $24K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 87% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 11% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Cast iron articles exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported cast iron articles worth $5.4 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $5.1M | 93% |
| Zimbabwe | $284K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 1% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.4% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cast iron articles worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Namibia (15%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export cast iron articles?
Yes. Zambia exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (87% of the value) and 7325.99 (11%).
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