Steel structural sections imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported steel structural sections worth $78.6 million (38.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $78.6M | 38.8K t |
| 2023 | $89.7M | 39.9K t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 43.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 8.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from China (41%), South Africa (27%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 41% |
| South Africa | $21.5M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.6M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $8.6M | 11% |
| Singapore | $5.2M | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $526K | 0.7% |
| Botswana | $198K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $95K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $54K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 70% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 20% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 4.9% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 3.7% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of steel structural sections by Zimbabwe reached $1.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (30%), Zambia (30%), South Africa (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $575K | 30% |
| Zambia | $567K | 30% |
| South Africa | $375K | 20% |
| Austria | $312K | 16% |
| Namibia | $41K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $21K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel structural sections worth $78.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 598% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $78.6 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2023 at $89.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $76.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (70% of the value) and 7308.20 (20%).
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