Steel articles imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steel articles worth $26.1 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $26.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel articles from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), China (38%), Mozambique (4%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.7M | 45% |
| China | $10.0M | 38% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $972K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $387K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $267K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $53K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 47% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 45% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 4.5% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 59% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $526 thousand of steel articles in 2024 (338 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (42%), South Africa (25%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $218K | 42% |
| South Africa | $132K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 8.7% |
| Botswana | $13K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $10K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 1.8% |
| France | $7K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $7K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel articles worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by China (38%) and Mozambique (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $4.42 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 articles to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export steel articles?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $526 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and the Netherlands. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (47% of the value) and 7326.11 (45%).
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