Steel pipe fittings imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $20.8 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 80% 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 | $20.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Zambia imports steel pipe fittings from
South Africa alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.8M | 62% |
| China | $4.4M | 21% |
| United States | $663K | 3.2% |
| India | $660K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $365K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $289K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $243K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $192K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $154K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $112K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 36% |
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 24% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 10% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 9% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 4.5% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 4.3% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 4.1% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, 22% below the world average of $6.18, 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 pipe fittings exports from Zambia
Exports of steel pipe fittings by Zambia reached $824 thousand in 2024 (225 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $600K | 73% |
| Botswana | $65K | 7.9% |
| Malawi | $48K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $44K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $21K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $8K | 1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $7K | 0.8% |
| Cameroon | $6K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel pipe fittings worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by China (21%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Zambia exported $824 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7307.29 (36% of the value) and 7307.99 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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