Hot-rolled steel angles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.2 million of hot-rolled steel angles in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.3 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 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hot-rolled steel angles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 59% |
| South Africa | $903K | 41% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.97, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe hot-rolled steel angles imports (HS 7216.50): 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 7216.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel angles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hot-rolled steel angles worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel angles to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (41%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel angles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel angles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel angles?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel angles is subheading 7216.50. 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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