Steel stoves imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $7.4 million of steel stoves in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 953 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 511 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 461 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel stoves from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.1M | 56% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 18% |
| China | $1.2M | 16% |
| Turkey | $316K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $184K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 1.5% |
| France | $46K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $42K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7321
| 7321.11 | Gas cookers | 85% |
| 7321.90 | Domestic appliance parts | 7.8% |
| 7321.81 | Gas heaters non-electric | 3.3% |
| 7321.19 | Solid fuel cookers | 2.4% |
| 7321.89 | Solid fuel heaters non-electric | 0.7% |
| 7321.12 | Liquid fuel cookers | 0.4% |
| 7321.82 | Oil heaters non-electric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7321.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 57% below the world average of $5.39, 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 stoves imports (HS 7321): 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 7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel stoves imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel stoves worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel stoves to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel stoves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $5.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel stoves to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel stoves?
The HS code for steel stoves is heading 7321. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7321.11 (85% of the value) and 7321.90 (8%).
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