Steel cookware imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel cookware by Zambia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 485 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 690 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 653 t |
Where Zambia imports steel cookware from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), South Africa (39%), India (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 43% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 39% |
| India | $290K | 8.4% |
| Hong Kong | $87K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $62K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $50K | 1.4% |
| United States | $20K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 49% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 36% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 6.2% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 5.6% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 2.2% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 68% below the world average of $5.77, 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 steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel cookware worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 934% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (49% of the value) and 7323.99 (36%).
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