Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by Zambia reached $55.6 million in 2024 (30.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $85.6 million.
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 | $55.6M | 30.0K t |
| 2023 | $85.6M | 46.4K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $44.1M | 50.8K t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 871 t |
Where Zambia imports hot-rolled alloy steel bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.2M | 51% |
| Namibia | $27.2M | 49% |
| South Africa | $183K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 70% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports from Zambia
Exports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by Zambia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (256 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 94% |
| Zimbabwe | $50K | 3% |
| Malawi | $44K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $55.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by Namibia (49%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $55.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $85.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $53.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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