Seamless hollow profile imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.8 million of seamless hollow profile in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 596 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 770 t |
| 2020 | $798K | 359 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $874K | 804 t |
| 2017 | $387K | 218 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports seamless hollow profile from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), China (34%), Hong Kong (27%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 38% |
| China | $963K | 34% |
| Hong Kong | $770K | 27% |
| India | $17K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe seamless hollow profile imports (HS 7304.90): 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 7304.90: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, n.e.c. in heading no. 7304.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless hollow profile imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported seamless hollow profile worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless hollow profile to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (34%) and Hong Kong (27%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless hollow profile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.21 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 hollow profile to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $387 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 626%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless hollow profile?
The HS code for seamless hollow profile is subheading 7304.90. 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?
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