Steel angles miscellaneous imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steel angles miscellaneous worth $5.4 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.9 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 | $5.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $546K | 648 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 628 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $829K | 1.1K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel angles miscellaneous from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (37%), South Africa (33%), China (26%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.0M | 37% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 33% |
| China | $1.4M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $262K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.31, 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 7216.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles miscellaneous imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel angles miscellaneous worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles miscellaneous to Zimbabwe?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and China (26%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles miscellaneous per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel angles miscellaneous to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $829 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 547%. The peak was 2023 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles miscellaneous?
The HS code for steel angles miscellaneous is subheading 7216.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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