Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $21.5 million of hot-rolled steel coil thin in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $21.5M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 24.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 14.3K t |
Where Zambia imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), China (42%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.6M | 45% |
| China | $9.1M | 42% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Namibia | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Tanzania | $181K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $55K | 0.3% |
| India | $52K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.60. 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 hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by China (42%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.60 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 steel coil thin to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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