Seamless carbon steel tube imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless carbon steel tube by Zimbabwe reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 487 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $467K | 252 t |
| 2018 | $226K | 119 t |
| 2017 | $169K | 125 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports seamless carbon steel tube from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 60% |
| South Africa | $773K | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $153K | 6.3% |
| Finland | $44K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
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 seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $169 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zimbabwe. Tell us your product to see it live.
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