Steel structure (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structure (other) by Zimbabwe reached $55.4 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $75.8 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 | $55.4M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $75.8M | 34.6K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $55.3M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 5.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel structure (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (31%), China (28%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.2M | 31% |
| China | $15.2M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.6M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $7.1M | 13% |
| Singapore | $5.2M | 9.4% |
| Zambia | $499K | 0.9% |
| Botswana | $181K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $95K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Steel structure (other) exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of steel structure (other) by Zimbabwe reached $208 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). Zambia alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+598% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $194K | 93% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe steel structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel structure (other) worth $55.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by China (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 888% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.48 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 structure (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $55.4 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. The peak was 2023 at $75.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.5 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export steel structure (other)?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $208 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and South Africa. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $55.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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