Other hot-rolled steel imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $10.9 million of other hot-rolled steel in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $10.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 914 t |
Where Zambia imports other hot-rolled steel from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.7M | 61% |
| China | $3.2M | 29% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $23K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 other hot-rolled steel imports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported other hot-rolled steel worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply other hot-rolled steel to Zambia?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (29%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other hot-rolled steel to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 809%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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