Steel wire imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Zambia reached $9.1 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% 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 | $9.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 45.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 48.5K t |
Where Zambia imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.2M | 80% |
| China | $1.2M | 13% |
| India | $330K | 3.6% |
| Oman | $210K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $47K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 90% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 5% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 3.4% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel wire worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (13%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (90% of the value) and 7217.90 (5%).
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