Hollow drill bar imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.3 million of hollow drill bar in 2024 (549 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.3M | 549 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 420 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 397 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 344 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 4.1K t |
Where Zambia imports hollow drill bar from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 79% |
| Mauritius | $249K | 7.5% |
| Tanzania | $235K | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $107K | 3.2% |
| China | $62K | 1.9% |
| India | $37K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $16K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, 87% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia hollow drill bar imports (HS 7228.80): 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 7228.80: Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods.
Common questions
What is the value of hollow drill bar imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hollow drill bar worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 549 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 146 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply hollow drill bar to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Mauritius (8%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of hollow drill bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hollow drill bar to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hollow drill bar?
The HS code for hollow drill bar is subheading 7228.80. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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