Seamless hollow profile imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless hollow profile by Zambia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 million.
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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 837 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 857 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
Where Zambia imports seamless hollow profile from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 68% |
| China | $232K | 9.7% |
| Australia | $169K | 7.1% |
| United States | $105K | 4.4% |
| India | $87K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $74K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $61K | 2.6% |
| France | $32K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless hollow profile exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $315 thousand of seamless hollow profile in 2024 (251 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $302K | 96% |
| Malawi | $13K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia seamless hollow profile imports (HS 7304.90): 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 7304.90: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, n.e.c. in heading no. 7304.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless hollow profile imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported seamless hollow profile worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless hollow profile to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (10%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless hollow profile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless hollow profile to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export seamless hollow profile?
Yes. Zambia exported $315 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless hollow profile?
The HS code for seamless hollow profile is subheading 7304.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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