Steel wire imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Zimbabwe reached $28.1 million in 2024 (29.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $28.1M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 21.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 12.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports steel wire from
South Africa alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $24.7M | 88% |
| China | $2.5M | 8.9% |
| Botswana | $597K | 2.1% |
| France | $118K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $80K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0.1% |
| India | $22K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 76% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 12% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 11% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported steel wire worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by China (9%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (76% of the value) and 7217.10 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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