Welded square steel tube exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $4.2 million of welded square steel tube in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 156% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 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 | $4.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $428K | 469 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $93K | 120 t |
Where Zambia exports welded square steel tube to
Botswana alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.2M | 53% |
| Mozambique | $798K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $744K | 18% |
| DR Congo | $439K | 11% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded square steel tube imports to Zambia
Imports of welded square steel tube by Zambia reached $742 thousand in 2024 (462 tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (34%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $351K | 47% |
| China | $250K | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $51K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $37K | 5% |
| United States | $23K | 3% |
| India | $17K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 1.6% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia welded square steel tube exports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported welded square steel tube worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded square steel tube from Zambia?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Mozambique (19%) and Zimbabwe (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded square steel tube from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $93 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Zambia also import welded square steel tube?
Yes. Zambia imported $742 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Hong Kong. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. 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?
For Zambia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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