Steel cookware imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $6.6 million of steel cookware in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $6.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 768 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 738 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 631 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel cookware from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 62% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $781K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $181K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $53K | 0.8% |
| United States | $47K | 0.7% |
| India | $46K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 37% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 25% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 15% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 9.3% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 7.3% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 77% below the world average of $5.77, 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 cookware exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported steel cookware worth $5.0 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 99% |
| Namibia | $43K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel cookware worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 718% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export steel cookware?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Namibia and Malawi. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (37% of the value) and 7323.99 (25%).
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