Aluminium rods imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $4.2 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 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 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 622 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 965 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports aluminium rods from
South Africa alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 71% |
| China | $879K | 21% |
| Turkey | $258K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $63K | 1.5% |
| France | $21K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
| Peru | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 58% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 25% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 47% below the world average of $4.88, 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.
Aluminium rods exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported aluminium rods worth $1.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). China alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 100% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported aluminium rods worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export aluminium rods?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Mozambique and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (58% of the value) and 7604.21 (25%).
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