Aluminium alloy wire thick imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium alloy wire thick by South Africa reached $17.2 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $17.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 23.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium alloy wire thick from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 73% |
| Mozambique | $2.6M | 15% |
| Spain | $635K | 3.7% |
| China | $565K | 3.3% |
| India | $332K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $221K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, close to the world average of $3.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy wire thick exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported aluminium alloy wire thick worth $307 thousand (100 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (47%), Angola (41%), Germany (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 47% |
| Angola | $127K | 41% |
| Germany | $18K | 5.9% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $4K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium alloy wire thick imports (HS 7605.21): 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 7605.21: Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy wire thick imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium alloy wire thick worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy wire thick to South Africa?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Mozambique (15%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.58 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 wire thick to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminium alloy wire thick?
Yes. South Africa exported $307 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Angola and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy wire thick?
The HS code for aluminium alloy wire thick is subheading 7605.21. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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