Seamless stainless tube imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported seamless stainless tube worth $2.2 million (560 tonnes). Value rose 448% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 560 t |
| 2023 | $406K | 160 t |
| 2022 | $521K | 196 t |
| 2021 | $574K | 128 t |
| 2020 | $478K | 103 t |
| 2019 | $739K | 144 t |
| 2018 | $969K | 125 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 258 t |
Where Zambia imports seamless stainless tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 57% |
| Tanzania | $799K | 36% |
| South Africa | $126K | 5.7% |
| India | $32K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.51, 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.
Seamless stainless tube exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $386 thousand of seamless stainless tube in 2024 (273 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $385K | 100% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia seamless stainless tube imports (HS 7304.49): 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 7304.49: Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless stainless tube imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported seamless stainless tube worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 448% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless stainless tube to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Tanzania (36%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.51 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 stainless tube to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $940 thousand a year.
Does Zambia also export seamless stainless tube?
Yes. Zambia exported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless stainless tube?
The HS code for seamless stainless tube is subheading 7304.49. 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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