Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $3.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 489% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $537K | 317 t |
| 2022 | $58K | 56 t |
| 2021 | $66K | 50 t |
| 2020 | $52K | 60 t |
| 2019 | $20K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $121K | 86 t |
| 2017 | $30K | 65 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 74% |
| Mauritius | $482K | 15% |
| Egypt | $353K | 11% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
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 cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.29): 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 489% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Mauritius (15%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $506 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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