Hot-rolled steel strip thin imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported hot-rolled steel strip thin worth $2.5 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $643K | 686 t |
| 2020 | $120K | 92 t |
| 2019 | $97K | 353 t |
| 2018 | $97K | 117 t |
| 2017 | $219K | 835 t |
Where Zambia imports hot-rolled steel strip thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 77% |
| South Africa | $444K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $122K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.7% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia hot-rolled steel strip thin imports (HS 7211.19): 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 7211.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel strip thin imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported hot-rolled steel strip thin worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel strip thin to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Zimbabwe (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel strip thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel strip thin to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $219 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin is subheading 7211.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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