Aluminium products exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium products by South Africa reached $53.8 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is 107% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $53.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $58.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $47.0M | 6.3K t |
Where South Africa exports aluminium products to
Most of it went to Czech Republic (48%), Namibia (9%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $26.1M | 49% |
| Namibia | $4.7M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 6.5% |
| Botswana | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Eswatini | $970K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 98% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium: nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and… | 1.4% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium: cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, 38% below the world average of $10.87, 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.
Aluminium products imports to South Africa
Imports of aluminium products by South Africa reached $29.9 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (20%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 43% |
| India | $6.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 10% |
| United States | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| France | $908K | 3% |
| Italy | $739K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $575K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $522K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $440K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $329K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported aluminium products worth $53.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium products from South Africa?
The Czech Republic was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by Namibia (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $10.87 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 products from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.0 million in 2017 to $53.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $58.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import aluminium products?
Yes. South Africa imported $29.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (98% of the value) and 7616.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7616 page.
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