Steel semi-finished products exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported steel semi-finished products worth $4.2 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11153% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 178% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $38K | 14 t |
| 2022 | $30K | 10 t |
| 2021 | $0K | - |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $9K | 8 t |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.20 | High carbon steel bloom | 75% |
| 7207.11 | Low carbon square steel bloom | 25% |
| 7207.19 | Low carbon round steel bloom | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel semi-finished products imports to Zambia
Imports of steel semi-finished products by Zambia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $604K | 55% |
| China | $483K | 44% |
| South Africa | $18K | 1.7% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel semi-finished products exports (HS 7207): 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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported steel semi-finished products worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy steel semi-finished products from Zambia?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (1%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel semi-finished products from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9 thousand in 2018 to $4.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $859 thousand a year.
Does Zambia also import steel semi-finished products?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, China and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7207.20 (75% of the value) and 7207.11 (25%).
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