Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $6.3 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.4 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 | $6.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 80% |
| China | $894K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $314K | 5% |
| Mauritius | $27K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $11K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.81. 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 sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Mozambique (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.81 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 sheet thick to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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