Forged steel angle imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.6 million of forged steel angle in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 840 t |
| 2022 | $821K | 732 t |
| 2021 | $788K | 673 t |
| 2020 | $328K | 437 t |
| 2019 | $281K | 345 t |
| 2018 | $494K | 483 t |
| 2017 | $316K | 378 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports forged steel angle from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 57% |
| China | $563K | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $311K | 12% |
| Zambia | $237K | 9% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 forged steel angle imports (HS 7216.69): 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 7216.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products).
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel angle imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported forged steel angle worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel angle to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (21%) and Hong Kong (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged steel angle to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $316 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 731%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $892 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel angle?
The HS code for forged steel angle is subheading 7216.69. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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