Steel wire ropes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire ropes by Zambia reached $11.4 million in 2024 (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 | $11.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Zambia imports steel wire ropes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.4M | 65% |
| China | $1.4M | 12% |
| United States | $868K | 7.6% |
| Australia | $488K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $308K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $106K | 0.9% |
| India | $101K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $97K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $87K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 90% |
| 7312.90 | Steel wire rope | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 100% above the world average of $2.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire ropes exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $3.2 million of steel wire ropes in 2024 (818 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.0M | 95% |
| Botswana | $98K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $37K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia steel wire ropes imports (HS 7312): 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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported steel wire ropes worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export steel wire ropes?
Yes. Zambia exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (90% of the value) and 7312.90 (10%).
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