Cold-rolled steel coil medium imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $9.8 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $9.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $399K | 483 t |
| 2019 | $464K | 752 t |
| 2018 | $213K | 198 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Zambia imports cold-rolled steel coil medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 82% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 18% |
| Japan | $25K | 0.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia cold-rolled steel coil medium imports (HS 7209.17): 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 7209.17: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil medium imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil medium to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil medium to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 640%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium is subheading 7209.17. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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