Welded steel tubes imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Zimbabwe reached $39.5 million in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $39.5M | 38.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 32.5K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 7.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports welded steel tubes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (33%), China (31%), Mozambique (28%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.9M | 33% |
| China | $12.4M | 31% |
| Mozambique | $11.1M | 28% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $778K | 2% |
| India | $465K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $115K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $11K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 41% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 20% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 13% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 8.2% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 7.8% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 4.3% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 3.6% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported welded steel tubes worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by China (31%) and Mozambique (28%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, an increase of 352%. The peak was 2023 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (41% of the value) and 7306.30 (20%).
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