Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel sheet by Zimbabwe reached $42.7 million in 2024 (48.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $42.7M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 38.8K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 30.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 13.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
Most of the value came from South Africa (48%), China (46%), Hong Kong (3%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.6M | 48% |
| China | $19.6M | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Mozambique | $983K | 2.3% |
| India | $34K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 0% |
| Egypt | $8K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
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 plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by China (46%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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