Non-rectangular steel bar imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $4.1 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.0 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 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports non-rectangular steel bar from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 95% |
| China | $206K | 5% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.79. 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 non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (5%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2019 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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