Aluminium wire imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $89.4 million of aluminium wire in 2024 (29.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $89.4M | 29.6K t |
| 2023 | $79.8M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $71.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $57.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 41.2K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $59.0M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $74.1M | 31.5K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium wire from
The largest suppliers were Mozambique (36%), India (23%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $32.2M | 36% |
| India | $20.2M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $13.9M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.6M | 13% |
| China | $3.4M | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Oman | $705K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $543K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $520K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7605
| 7605.11 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm | 74% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm | 19% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less | 5.9% |
| 7605.19 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium wire exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $7.2 million of aluminium wire in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.3M | 74% |
| Poland | $678K | 9.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $356K | 4.9% |
| Mozambique | $161K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 2% |
| Angola | $143K | 2% |
| Eswatini | $90K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $72K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $44K | 0.6% |
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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium wire worth $89.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire to South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($32.2 million), followed by India (23%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.22 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 imports of aluminium wire to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.1 million in 2017 to $89.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export aluminium wire?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Poland and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $82.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
The HS code for aluminium wire is heading 7605. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7605.11 (74% of the value) and 7605.21 (19%). 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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