Seamless steel pipes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by Zimbabwe reached $10.5 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $10.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 656 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports seamless steel pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 53% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 32% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $185K | 1.8% |
| India | $108K | 1% |
| Singapore | $45K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $44K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 27% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 23% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 19% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 11% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 6.7% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 3.9% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 3.3% |
| 7304.24 | Stainless seamless casing | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.31, 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported seamless steel pipes worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 847%. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7304.90 (27% of the value) and 7304.39 (23%).
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