Steel shapes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $42.0 million of steel shapes in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $54.6 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 | $42.0M | 45.5K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 44.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 25.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 75.0K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel shapes from
South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $31.1M | 74% |
| China | $6.8M | 16% |
| Zambia | $2.7M | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $873K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $428K | 1% |
| Singapore | $33K | 0.1% |
| India | $17K | 0% |
| Germany | $16K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 21% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 17% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 13% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 10% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 7.9% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 7.7% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 6.3% |
| 7216.69 | Forged steel angle | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Zimbabwe
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported steel shapes worth $318 thousand (354 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+906% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $272K | 86% |
| Malawi | $40K | 13% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel shapes worth $42.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($31.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $42.0 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2023 at $54.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export steel shapes?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and Botswana. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7216.31 (21% of the value) and 7216.33 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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