Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $71.3 million (87.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 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 | $71.3M | 87.8K t |
| 2023 | $65.2M | 75.7K t |
| 2022 | $81.5M | 75.5K t |
| 2021 | $71.2M | 82.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.1M | 65.0K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 78.2K t |
| 2018 | $64.7M | 85.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.2M | 67.6K t |
Where Zambia imports hot-rolled steel coils from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $37.2M | 52% |
| China | $22.4M | 32% |
| Belgium | $6.7M | 9.3% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| India | $464K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $422K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $365K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $222K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $103K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 30% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 19% |
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 15% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 15% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 6.7% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 5% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 4.7% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $2.2 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 52% |
| Botswana | $790K | 37% |
| Zimbabwe | $117K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $65K | 3% |
| South Africa | $45K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $17K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $71.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($37.2 million), followed by China (31%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 889% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.2 million in 2017 to $71.3 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $81.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.1 million a year.
Does Zambia also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $69.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (30% of the value) and 7208.51 (19%).
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