Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel sheet by Zambia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.6 million.
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 | $5.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 14.3K t |
Where Zambia imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
South Africa alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 66% |
| China | $1.9M | 33% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel sheet exports from Zambia
Exports of zinc-coated steel sheet by Zambia reached $630 thousand in 2024 (479 tonnes). Botswana alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $423K | 67% |
| DR Congo | $175K | 28% |
| Malawi | $31K | 4.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Zambia also export zinc-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Zambia exported $630 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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