Coated steel sheets imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported coated steel sheets worth $64.2 million (71.9 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 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 | $64.2M | 71.9K t |
| 2023 | $79.5M | 75.8K t |
| 2022 | $76.8M | 59.0K t |
| 2021 | $74.6M | 54.9K t |
| 2020 | $43.7M | 43.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 35.8K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 39.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports coated steel sheets from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), China (44%), Hong Kong (4%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $31.6M | 49% |
| China | $28.3M | 44% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $368K | 0.6% |
| India | $121K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $93K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $86K | 0.1% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $50K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 66% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 18% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 6.2% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 2.7% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 2.5% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 1.9% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 0.7% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported coated steel sheets worth $64.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by China (44%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.5 million in 2017 to $64.2 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $79.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (66% of the value) and 7210.49 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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