Deformed hot-rolled bar imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of deformed hot-rolled bar by Zambia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 124% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $606K | 471 t |
| 2021 | $731K | 584 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $143K | 240 t |
| 2018 | $154K | 101 t |
| 2017 | $225K | 5.4K t |
Where Zambia imports deformed hot-rolled bar from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 93% |
| China | $215K | 7.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
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 deformed hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.10): 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 7213.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed hot-rolled bar imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported deformed hot-rolled bar worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply deformed hot-rolled bar to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (7%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of deformed hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of deformed hot-rolled bar to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $907 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for deformed hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for deformed hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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