Steel springs imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $2.7 million of steel springs in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 920 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 819 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 861 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 267 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 555 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel springs from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), China (30%), Hong Kong (5%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 49% |
| China | $789K | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $124K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $81K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 2.7% |
| Mauritius | $59K | 2.2% |
| India | $57K | 2.2% |
| United States | $33K | 1.3% |
| Botswana | $29K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7320
| 7320.90 | Other steel springs | 45% |
| 7320.20 | Helical springs | 33% |
| 7320.10 | Leaf springs | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7320.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.83, 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 springs imports (HS 7320): 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 7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel springs imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel springs worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel springs to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (30%) and Hong Kong (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.83 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 springs to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel springs?
The HS code for steel springs is heading 7320. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7320.90 (44% of the value) and 7320.20 (33%).
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