Ferro-alloys exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported ferro-alloys worth $139.7 million (128.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $241.4 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 | $139.7M | 128.8K t |
| 2023 | $138.4M | 131.0K t |
| 2022 | $241.4M | 168.8K t |
| 2021 | $170.7M | 135.7K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 61.4K t |
| 2019 | $49.4M | 47.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.6M | 30.3K t |
Where Zambia exports ferro-alloys to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (23%), Pakistan (20%), South Africa (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $32.0M | 23% |
| Pakistan | $27.9M | 20% |
| South Africa | $20.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 5.6% |
| China | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $3.4M | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $3.0M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 83% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 8.4% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 4.6% |
| 7202.29 | Low silicon ferro-silicon | 2.8% |
| 7202.41 | High carbon ferro-chromium | 0.6% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 0.4% |
| 7202.50 | Ferro-silico-chromium | 0% |
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
Ferro-alloys imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $2.8 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 59% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 40% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia ferro-alloys exports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported ferro-alloys worth $139.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-alloys from Zambia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Pakistan (20%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ferro-alloys from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.6 million in 2017 to $139.7 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. The peak was 2022 at $241.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also import ferro-alloys?
Yes. Zambia imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, South Africa and India. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $136.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (83% of the value) and 7202.11 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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