Welded steel tubes imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Zambia reached $25.3 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 71% 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 | $25.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 14.3K t |
Where Zambia imports welded steel tubes from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.7M | 74% |
| China | $4.0M | 16% |
| India | $1.5M | 6% |
| France | $271K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $235K | 0.9% |
| United States | $152K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $63K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 77% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 7.9% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 4.2% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 3.1% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 2.9% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 2.2% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 1.9% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.39. 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.
Welded steel tubes exports from Zambia
Exports of welded steel tubes by Zambia reached $6.7 million in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (44%), Zimbabwe (27%), Mozambique (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.0M | 45% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 16% |
| DR Congo | $671K | 10% |
| Malawi | $108K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $50K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported welded steel tubes worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by China (16%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Zambia exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 7306.90 (77% of the value) and 7306.30 (8%).
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