Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated arc welding electrodes by Zimbabwe reached $4.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 973 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 714 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 574 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports coated arc welding electrodes from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 72% |
| China | $856K | 21% |
| Turkey | $189K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $26K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.4% |
| India | $11K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
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 coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 265%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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