Other cold-rolled steel imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.9 million of other cold-rolled steel in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $3.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $598K | 802 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports other cold-rolled steel from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 61% |
| South Africa | $899K | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $612K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 46% below the world average of $1.42, 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 other cold-rolled steel imports (HS 7209.90): 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 7209.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209.
Common questions
What is the value of other cold-rolled steel imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported other cold-rolled steel worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply other cold-rolled steel to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Hong Kong (16%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of other cold-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other cold-rolled steel to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $598 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 556%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for other cold-rolled steel?
The HS code for other cold-rolled steel is subheading 7209.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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