Steel storage tanks imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported steel storage tanks worth $12.0 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 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 | $12.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
Where Zambia imports steel storage tanks from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), South Africa (34%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 41% |
| South Africa | $4.1M | 34% |
| Turkey | $976K | 8.1% |
| India | $487K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $407K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $296K | 2.5% |
| Ghana | $267K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $186K | 1.6% |
| France | $98K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $91K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, close to the world average of $4.83.
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 storage tanks imports (HS 7309): 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 7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel storage tanks imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel storage tanks worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel storage tanks to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel storage tanks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.83 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 storage tanks to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel storage tanks?
The HS code for steel storage tanks is heading 7309. In Zambia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7309.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7309 page.
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