Aluminium steel-cored cables imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $4.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 150% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.3 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 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 827 t |
| 2020 | $961K | 286 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium steel-cored cables from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 95% |
| India | $198K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.51, 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 steel-cored cables exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.4 million of aluminium steel-cored cables in 2024 (337 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (41%), Zambia (32%), Namibia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $580K | 41% |
| Zambia | $452K | 32% |
| Namibia | $240K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 5.1% |
| Botswana | $29K | 2.1% |
| Lesotho | $29K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.8% |
| Eritrea | $7K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium steel-cored cables imports (HS 7614.10): 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 7614.10: Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium steel-cored cables imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 150% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium steel-cored cables to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (5%) and Bahrain (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium steel-cored cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium steel-cored cables to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminium steel-cored cables?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables?
The HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables is subheading 7614.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7614 page.
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