Steel springs imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported steel springs worth $2.0 million (527 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $2.0M | 527 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 506 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 555 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 493 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 226 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 236 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 307 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 195 t |
Where Zambia imports steel springs from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (47%), China (19%), Denmark (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $960K | 47% |
| China | $392K | 19% |
| Denmark | $106K | 5.2% |
| United States | $86K | 4.2% |
| India | $74K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $47K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $30K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $26K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7320
| 7320.90 | Other steel springs | 50% |
| 7320.10 | Leaf springs | 27% |
| 7320.20 | Helical springs | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7320.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 20% below the world average of $4.83, 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 springs imports (HS 7320): 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 7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel springs imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel springs worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 527 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel springs to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($960 thousand), followed by China (19%) and Denmark (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.83 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 springs to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel springs?
The HS code for steel springs is heading 7320. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7320.90 (50% of the value) and 7320.10 (27%).
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