Steel fasteners imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $25.8 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 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 | $25.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 3.3K t |
Where Zambia imports steel fasteners from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), China (15%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.2M | 44% |
| China | $4.0M | 15% |
| United States | $3.1M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Australia | $801K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $765K | 3% |
| Italy | $574K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $399K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $388K | 1.5% |
| India | $333K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 59% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 9.3% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 8.7% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 8% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 6.3% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 5.1% |
| 7318.21 | Spring washers | 1.3% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel fasteners exports from Zambia
Exports of steel fasteners by Zambia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (727 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 88% |
| United States | $119K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $65K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $34K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $10K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel fasteners worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel fasteners to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Zambia also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Zambia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and Belgium. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (59% of the value) and 7318.29 (9%).
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