Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $39.6 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (38.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $39.6M | 38.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 162.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 24.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 15.3K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hot-rolled steel coils from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $22.8M | 58% |
| China | $14.0M | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $704K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $506K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $117K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $64K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $28K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 27% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 17% |
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 16% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 16% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 11% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 4.2% |
| 7208.26 | Medium hot-rolled pickled coil | 2.4% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.69. 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 hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by China (35%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.69 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 coils to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, an increase of 235%. The peak was 2023 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7208.90 (27% of the value) and 7208.52 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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