Rolling mill imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported rolling mill worth $5.1 million (899 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.5 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 | $5.1M | 899 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 789 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 591 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 636 t |
| 2019 | $849K | 287 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 277 t |
| 2017 | $688K | 205 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports rolling mill from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 73% |
| India | $1.2M | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $41K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.5% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8455
| 8455.90 | Rolling mill parts | 49% |
| 8455.30 | Rolling mill rolls | 24% |
| 8455.21 | Hot rolling mills | 18% |
| 8455.22 | Cold rolling mills | 7.4% |
| 8455.10 | Tube rolling mills | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8455.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.90.
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 8455: Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported rolling mill worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 899 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (23%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.73 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $688 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 647%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill?
The HS code for rolling mill is heading 8455. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8455.90 (48% of the value) and 8455.30 (24%).
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