Deformed bar drawn imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported deformed bar drawn worth $26.9 million (30.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $26.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 28.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 57.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports deformed bar drawn from
South Africa alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.9M | 78% |
| Zambia | $3.1M | 12% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $856K | 3.2% |
| Mauritius | $281K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 deformed bar drawn imports (HS 7214.20): 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 7214.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed bar drawn imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported deformed bar drawn worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply deformed bar drawn to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Zambia (12%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of deformed bar drawn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of deformed bar drawn to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 387%. The peak was 2022 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for deformed bar drawn?
The HS code for deformed bar drawn is subheading 7214.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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