Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Zimbabwe reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 39% |
| Singapore | $92K | 3.2% |
| Zambia | $60K | 2.1% |
| India | $49K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 64% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 23% |
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 7.7% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 1.8% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 1.5% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 1.4% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 0.7% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7228.60 (64% of the value) and 7228.80 (23%).
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