Aluminium alloy wire fine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium alloy wire fine by South Africa reached $5.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 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 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 853 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 762 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium alloy wire fine from
Most of the value came from China (38%), India (15%), Switzerland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+689% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 38% |
| India | $775K | 15% |
| Switzerland | $542K | 10% |
| United States | $479K | 9.1% |
| Spain | $444K | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $423K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $208K | 4% |
| Mozambique | $195K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $91K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, close to the world average of $5.29.
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 South Africa aluminium alloy wire fine imports (HS 7605.29): 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 7605.29: Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy wire fine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium alloy wire fine worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy wire fine to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (15%) and Switzerland (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy wire fine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy wire fine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy wire fine?
The HS code for aluminium alloy wire fine is subheading 7605.29. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7605 page.
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