Welded tube (other) imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded tube (other) by Zimbabwe reached $3.3 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.6 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 | $3.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports welded tube (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), China (24%), Hong Kong (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 44% |
| China | $769K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $602K | 19% |
| India | $287K | 8.8% |
| Mozambique | $164K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.09, 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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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 7306.90: 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 tube (other) imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported welded tube (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded tube (other) to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (24%) and Hong Kong (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded tube (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded tube (other) to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded tube (other)?
The HS code for welded tube (other) is subheading 7306.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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