Aluminium alloy sheet other imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium alloy sheet other by South Africa reached $86.0 million in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 51% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $119.5 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 | $86.0M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $56.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $61.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $81.8M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $119.5M | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $60.4M | 15.1K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium alloy sheet other from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $52.0M | 61% |
| China | $31.5M | 37% |
| Turkey | $748K | 0.9% |
| United States | $440K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $384K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $248K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $165K | 0.2% |
| France | $131K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $88K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy sheet other exports from South Africa
Exports of aluminium alloy sheet other by South Africa reached $10.0 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (28%), India (20%), Taiwan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 28% |
| India | $2.0M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 18% |
| Namibia | $694K | 6.9% |
| China | $460K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $446K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $423K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $245K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $189K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $153K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium alloy sheet other imports (HS 7606.92): 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 7606.92: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy sheet other imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium alloy sheet other worth $86.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy sheet other to South Africa?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($52.0 million), followed by China (37%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy sheet other per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium alloy sheet other to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.4 million in 2017 to $86.0 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $119.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminium alloy sheet other?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Taiwan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $75.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy sheet other?
The HS code for aluminium alloy sheet other is subheading 7606.92. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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