Longitudinally welded large pipe imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of longitudinally welded large pipe by Zambia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (394 tonnes). Value rose 115% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% 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 | $3.5M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $309K | 146 t |
| 2021 | $150K | 79 t |
| 2020 | $879K | 482 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $15K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $58K | 120 t |
Where Zambia imports longitudinally welded large pipe from
The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), Namibia (48%), China (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 49% |
| Namibia | $1.7M | 48% |
| China | $77K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.84 per kg, 293% above the world average of $2.25. 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 longitudinally welded large pipe imports (HS 7305.31): 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 7305.31: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded large pipe imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded large pipe to Zambia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Namibia (48%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.84 per kg in 2024, 293% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of longitudinally welded large pipe to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 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 longitudinally welded large pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe is subheading 7305.31. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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