Steel structural sections imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $101.1 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (46.3 thousand tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $187.2 million.
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 | $101.1M | 46.3K t |
| 2023 | $58.1M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $52.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $42.3M | 220.6K t |
| 2019 | $142.2M | 140.0K t |
| 2018 | $187.2M | 163.9K t |
| 2017 | $95.2M | 363.3K t |
Where Zambia imports steel structural sections from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $50.6M | 50% |
| China | $39.7M | 39% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $765K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $732K | 0.7% |
| India | $626K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $583K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $567K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 82% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 7.7% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 6.1% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 2.4% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $8.4 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $7.5M | 89% |
| Zimbabwe | $526K | 6.3% |
| Botswana | $136K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $101K | 1.2% |
| Eswatini | $52K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $48K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $26K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel structural sections worth $101.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($50.6 million), followed by China (39%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.2 million in 2017 to $101.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $187.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Zambia exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $92.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (82% of the value) and 7308.40 (8%).
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