Steel sanitary ware imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steel sanitary ware worth $2.7 million (769 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.6 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 | $2.7M | 769 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 682 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 602 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 602 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 329 t |
| 2017 | $996K | 213 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel sanitary ware from
South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 52% |
| China | $793K | 29% |
| Hong Kong | $425K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7324
| 7324.90 | Sanitary ware other | 64% |
| 7324.10 | Stainless steel sinks | 35% |
| 7324.29 | Steel baths | 0.8% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 56% below the world average of $7.91, 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 sanitary ware imports (HS 7324): 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 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel sanitary ware worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 769 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sanitary ware to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (29%) and Hong Kong (16%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $7.91 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 sanitary ware to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $996 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
The HS code for steel sanitary ware is heading 7324. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7324.90 (64% of the value) and 7324.10 (35%).
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