Steel angles small imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steel angles small worth $4.2 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $4.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 51.2K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel angles small from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.9M | 93% |
| China | $291K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $24K | 0.6% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
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 steel angles small imports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel angles small worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles small to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (7%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel angles small to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. 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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