Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick by Zambia reached $13.2 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $13.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 6.3K t |
Where Zambia imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.2M | 54% |
| China | $5.5M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $399K | 3% |
| India | $87K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $80K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $28K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Peru | $1K | 0% |
| Panama | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.81. 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 steel sheet thick exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $219 thousand of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (149 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+752% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $134K | 61% |
| Mozambique | $31K | 14% |
| South Africa | $26K | 12% |
| Botswana | $13K | 6.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 5.2% |
| Malawi | $5K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (41%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.81 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 sheet thick to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Zambia exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. 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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