Coated steel sheets imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated steel sheets by Zambia reached $52.3 million in 2024 (58.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $52.3M | 58.9K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 70.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.5M | 49.9K t |
| 2021 | $34.4M | 44.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 52.3K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 52.1K t |
| 2017 | $27.4M | 38.2K t |
Where Zambia imports coated steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.4M | 77% |
| South Africa | $10.7M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $891K | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $127K | 0.2% |
| India | $62K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 0.1% |
| Argentina | $33K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $28K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $21K | 0% |
| Cocos Isds | $14K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 83% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 11% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 2.2% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 2.1% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 0.4% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 0.3% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 0.2% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets exports from Zambia
Exports of coated steel sheets by Zambia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (46%), DR Congo (37%), Malawi (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.0M | 46% |
| DR Congo | $825K | 37% |
| Malawi | $117K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $103K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $93K | 4.1% |
| Tanzania | $55K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coated steel sheets worth $52.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($40.4 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.4 million in 2017 to $52.3 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $62.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $50.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (83% of the value) and 7210.49 (11%).
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