Cast iron articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported cast iron articles worth $11.9 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 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 | $11.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cast iron articles from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 50% |
| China | $5.1M | 43% |
| Mozambique | $356K | 3% |
| Zambia | $284K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $86K | 0.7% |
| India | $75K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Peru | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 94% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 4.4% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 56% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cast iron articles worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (43%) and Mozambique (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 353%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (94% of the value) and 7325.99 (4%).
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