Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $13.1 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.3 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 | $13.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 13.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+727% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.3M | 63% |
| China | $3.7M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $612K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $286K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $60K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 43% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 30% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 6.7% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 5.9% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 5.6% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 5.2% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 2.4% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (28%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (43% of the value) and 7209.90 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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