Deformed bar drawn exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $33.9 million of deformed bar drawn in 2024 (32.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.9M | 32.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 41.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 565.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 513.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 651.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 2.10M t |
Where Zambia exports deformed bar drawn to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (39%), Malawi (36%), Mozambique (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $13.1M | 39% |
| Malawi | $12.2M | 36% |
| Mozambique | $5.5M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.1M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 63% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Deformed bar drawn imports to Zambia
Imports of deformed bar drawn by Zambia reached $6.5 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 71% |
| China | $1.7M | 26% |
| Botswana | $205K | 3.2% |
| India | $21K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia deformed bar drawn exports (HS 7214.20): 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 7214.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed bar drawn exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported deformed bar drawn worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy deformed bar drawn from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Malawi (36%) and Mozambique (16%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average export price of deformed bar drawn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of deformed bar drawn from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $53.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also import deformed bar drawn?
Yes. Zambia imported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Botswana. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for deformed bar drawn?
The HS code for deformed bar drawn is subheading 7214.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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