Aluminium powder exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $21.7 million of aluminium powder in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $21.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa exports aluminium powder to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $18.3M | 85% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $345K | 1.6% |
| United States | $297K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $296K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $284K | 1.3% |
| China | $159K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $79K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $72K | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | $53K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7603
| 7603.10 | Aluminium: powders of non-lamellar structure | 97% |
| 7603.20 | Aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakes | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7603.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium powder imports to South Africa
Imports of aluminium powder by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (545 tonnes). Bahrain alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.8M | 80% |
| Slovenia | $212K | 9.5% |
| Sweden | $132K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 1% |
| India | $16K | 0.7% |
| China | $8K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium powder exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported aluminium powder worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 105 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium powder from South Africa?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.09 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of aluminium powder from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 646%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import aluminium powder?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bahrain, Slovenia and Sweden. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium powder?
The HS code for aluminium powder is heading 7603. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7603.10 (97% of the value) and 7603.20 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7603 page.
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