Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $38.3 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.1 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 | $38.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.1M | 50.3K t |
| 2022 | $58.1M | 59.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 38.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 730.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 831.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 862.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 2.19M t |
Where Zambia exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (45%), Malawi (32%), Mozambique (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $17.3M | 45% |
| Malawi | $12.2M | 32% |
| Mozambique | $5.6M | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.1M | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $120K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 88% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 12% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 0% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 49% above the world average of $0.67. 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.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports to Zambia
In 2024, Zambia imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $8.4 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 72% |
| China | $2.0M | 24% |
| Botswana | $205K | 2.4% |
| India | $91K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $19K | 0.2% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7214): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $38.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Malawi (32%) and Mozambique (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $38.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $58.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also import forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Zambia imported $8.4 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 $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (88% of the value) and 7214.99 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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