Steel fasteners imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steel fasteners worth $33.0 million (14.8 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $33.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 6.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel fasteners from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $24.5M | 74% |
| China | $5.5M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $646K | 2% |
| Mauritius | $495K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $264K | 0.8% |
| United States | $207K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $125K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $123K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 76% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 5.8% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 5.1% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 5.1% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 2.5% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 1.8% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 1.2% |
| 7318.12 | Wood screw | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, 48% below the world average of $4.28, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel fasteners worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by China (17%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (75% of the value) and 7318.22 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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