Other steel wire imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $3.0 million of other steel wire in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.9 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 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports other steel wire from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 74% |
| China | $474K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $80K | 2.7% |
| France | $68K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 0.6% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.37, 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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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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported other steel wire worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel wire to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.37 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 steel wire to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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