Welded carbon steel tube exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $2.0 million of welded carbon steel tube in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $895K | 805 t |
| 2019 | $289K | 289 t |
| 2018 | $948K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $43K | 39 t |
Where Zambia exports welded carbon steel tube to
The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (40%), Botswana (38%), Mozambique (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $804K | 40% |
| Botswana | $771K | 38% |
| Mozambique | $284K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $126K | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $23K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $9K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.23, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded carbon steel tube imports to Zambia
Zambia imported $2.0 million of welded carbon steel tube in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 53% |
| South Africa | $788K | 39% |
| India | $110K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.8% |
| France | $15K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia welded carbon steel tube exports (HS 7306.30): 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 7306.30: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded carbon steel tube exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported welded carbon steel tube worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded carbon steel tube from Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($804 thousand), followed by Botswana (38%) and Mozambique (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of welded carbon steel tube from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Zambia also import welded carbon steel tube?
Yes. Zambia imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and India. That compares with exports of $2.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welded carbon steel tube?
The HS code for welded carbon steel tube is subheading 7306.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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