Steel H-sections imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $10.3 million of steel h-sections in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.2 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 | $10.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 132.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 8.8K t |
Where Zambia imports steel h-sections from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.5M | 53% |
| China | $4.7M | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $74K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel h-sections worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (46%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.77 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 h-sections to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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