Alloy steel angle imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel angle by South Africa reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.0 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 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 7.0K t |
Where South Africa imports alloy steel angle from
Sweden alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.2M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 29% |
| Italy | $256K | 7% |
| Brazil | $89K | 2.4% |
| China | $38K | 1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $14K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 44% above the world average of $1.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel angle exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported alloy steel angle worth $1.1 million (802 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (31%), Botswana (20%), Zambia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $342K | 31% |
| Botswana | $218K | 20% |
| Zambia | $105K | 9.4% |
| Israel | $87K | 7.8% |
| Ghana | $82K | 7.3% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 4% |
| Mozambique | $44K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $42K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $24K | 2.1% |
| France | $23K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa alloy steel angle imports (HS 7228.70): 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 7228.70: Steel, alloy: angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel angle imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported alloy steel angle worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel angle to South Africa?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (29%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel angle to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2019 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export alloy steel angle?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel angle?
The HS code for alloy steel angle is subheading 7228.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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