Seamless steel pipes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by Zambia reached $12.5 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 51% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.0 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 | $12.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 6.4K t |
Where Zambia imports seamless steel pipes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), China (37%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.7M | 38% |
| China | $4.6M | 37% |
| Tanzania | $861K | 6.9% |
| India | $448K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $356K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $242K | 1.9% |
| United States | $222K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $209K | 1.7% |
| Namibia | $159K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $150K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 19% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 18% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 11% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 9.8% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 9.5% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 7.2% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 6.8% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported seamless steel pipes worth $2.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 57% |
| Malawi | $805K | 32% |
| Botswana | $147K | 5.9% |
| United States | $102K | 4.1% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported seamless steel pipes worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (37%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Botswana. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7304.90 (19% of the value) and 7304.49 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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