Steel screw and bolt imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $24.9 million of steel screw and bolt in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $24.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 5.8K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel screw and bolt from
South Africa alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.6M | 79% |
| China | $3.7M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $488K | 2% |
| Mauritius | $278K | 1.1% |
| United States | $135K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 0.5% |
| France | $101K | 0.4% |
| India | $90K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $67K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 45% below the world average of $3.67, 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 screw and bolt imports (HS 7318.15): 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 7318.15: Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers.
Common questions
What is the value of steel screw and bolt imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel screw and bolt worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel screw and bolt to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by China (15%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 993% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel screw and bolt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $3.67 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 screw and bolt to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel screw and bolt?
The HS code for steel screw and bolt is subheading 7318.15. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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