Steel sanitary ware imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel sanitary ware by Zambia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (788 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.1M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 910 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 732 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 241 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 440 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 287 t |
Where Zambia imports steel sanitary ware from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), China (36%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $954K | 45% |
| China | $758K | 36% |
| Germany | $117K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $82K | 3.9% |
| India | $25K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $22K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7324
| 7324.90 | Sanitary ware other | 63% |
| 7324.10 | Stainless steel sinks | 30% |
| 7324.29 | Steel baths | 4.9% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 66% below the world average of $7.91, 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 sanitary ware imports (HS 7324): 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 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel sanitary ware worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sanitary ware to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by China (36%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $7.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel sanitary ware to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
The HS code for steel sanitary ware is heading 7324. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7324.90 (63% of the value) and 7324.10 (30%).
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