Other steel bars imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.4 million of other steel bars in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 455% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $430K | 403 t |
| 2022 | $396K | 222 t |
| 2021 | $515K | 259 t |
| 2020 | $505K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 771 t |
| 2017 | $802K | 538 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports other steel bars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 98% |
| China | $31K | 1.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 90% |
| 7215.50 | Cold-formed steel bar | 9.8% |
| 7215.10 | Free-cutting cold-formed bar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.32, 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 other steel bars imports (HS 7215): 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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported other steel bars worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 455% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel bars to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other steel bars to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $802 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $926 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7215.90 (90% of the value) and 7215.50 (10%).
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