Alloy steel bar (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of alloy steel bar (other) by South Africa reached $6.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
Where South Africa exports alloy steel bar (other) to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (22%), Zambia (22%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 22% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 22% |
| Botswana | $682K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $621K | 9.9% |
| Eswatini | $525K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $488K | 7.8% |
| Mozambique | $336K | 5.4% |
| Ghana | $222K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $184K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.52, 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.
Alloy steel bar (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of alloy steel bar (other) by South Africa reached $2.5 million in 2024 (731 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (21%), Germany (21%), Tanzania (20%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $532K | 21% |
| Germany | $532K | 21% |
| Tanzania | $513K | 20% |
| Sweden | $318K | 13% |
| Romania | $277K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $113K | 4.5% |
| United States | $85K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $47K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.7% |
| India | $37K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa alloy steel bar (other) exports (HS 7228.60): 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 7228.60: Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bar (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported alloy steel bar (other) worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel bar (other) from South Africa?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Zambia (22%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel bar (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of alloy steel bar (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import alloy steel bar (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bar (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel bar (other) is subheading 7228.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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