Steel pipe fittings imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel pipe fittings by Zimbabwe reached $10.5 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $10.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 779 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel pipe fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), South Africa (29%), Hong Kong (8%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 46% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 29% |
| Hong Kong | $860K | 8.2% |
| Mozambique | $501K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $470K | 4.5% |
| India | $325K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $113K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $111K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.7% |
| United States | $35K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 47% |
| 7307.22 | Stainless steel elbow | 23% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 11% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 6.7% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 4.4% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 3.1% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 2.1% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.18, 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 pipe fittings exports from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported $353 thousand of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (48 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $184K | 52% |
| Malawi | $143K | 41% |
| South Africa | $23K | 6.5% |
| Sudan | $2K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel pipe fittings worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $353 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (47% of the value) and 7307.22 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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