Steel angles miscellaneous exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported steel angles miscellaneous worth $4.5 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 156% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $652K | 654 t |
| 2020 | $167K | 663 t |
| 2019 | $53K | 316 t |
| 2018 | $113K | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $332K | 84.4K t |
Where Zambia exports steel angles miscellaneous to
Most of it went to Zimbabwe (43%), DR Congo (36%), Malawi (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.0M | 43% |
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 36% |
| Malawi | $764K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $203K | 4.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.31, 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.
Steel angles miscellaneous imports to Zambia
Imports of steel angles miscellaneous by Zambia reached $699 thousand in 2024 (662 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $365K | 52% |
| China | $249K | 36% |
| Peru | $34K | 4.8% |
| India | $23K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 2% |
| France | $6K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel angles miscellaneous exports (HS 7216.99): 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 7216.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles miscellaneous exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported steel angles miscellaneous worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 119 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel angles miscellaneous from Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the DR Congo (36%) and Malawi (17%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel angles miscellaneous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel angles miscellaneous from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $332 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also import steel angles miscellaneous?
Yes. Zambia imported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Peru. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles miscellaneous?
The HS code for steel angles miscellaneous is subheading 7216.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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