Hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled patterned steel coil by Zambia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.8 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 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 35.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 28.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 37.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 22.3K t |
Where Zambia imports hot-rolled patterned steel coil from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 50% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 48% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.6% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled patterned steel coil exports from Zambia
Exports of hot-rolled patterned steel coil by Zambia reached $413 thousand in 2024 (715 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $328K | 80% |
| Zimbabwe | $82K | 20% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports (HS 7208.10): 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 7208.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled patterned steel coil imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled patterned steel coil to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (48%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled patterned steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.86 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 patterned steel coil to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2021 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
Yes. Zambia exported $413 thousand 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 $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
The HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil is subheading 7208.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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