Non-rectangular steel bar exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of non-rectangular steel bar by Zambia reached $4.4 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $951K | 954 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $43K | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $294K | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $488K | 722 t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 84.8K t |
Where Zambia exports non-rectangular steel bar to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $4.2M | 96% |
| South Africa | $119K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-rectangular steel bar imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $1.4 million of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 73% |
| China | $327K | 23% |
| India | $53K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia non-rectangular steel bar exports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported non-rectangular steel bar worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-rectangular steel bar from Zambia?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Mozambique (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-rectangular steel bar from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also import non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and India. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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