Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $33.0 million (36.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $33.0M | 36.2K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 35.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 63.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
South Africa alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $26.2M | 79% |
| Zambia | $3.1M | 9.4% |
| China | $2.5M | 7.7% |
| Botswana | $856K | 2.6% |
| Mauritius | $281K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 81% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 13% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 6% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.1% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.67. 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by Zambia (9%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2022 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (81% of the value) and 7214.99 (12%).
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