Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $4.7 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 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 | $4.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 4.7K t |
Where Zambia imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
South Africa alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 69% |
| China | $719K | 15% |
| Namibia | $629K | 13% |
| India | $115K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $263 thousand (190 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $232K | 88% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Namibia (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Zambia also export thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Zambia exported $263 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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