Aluminium wire thick imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium wire thick by South Africa reached $66.2 million in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 18% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $56.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $49.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $40.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $39.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.3M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $61.8M | 27.5K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium wire thick from
Most of the value came from Mozambique (44%), India (28%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $29.4M | 44% |
| India | $18.8M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.6M | 18% |
| Bahrain | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Oman | $705K | 1.1% |
| China | $625K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $396K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $314K | 0.5% |
| France | $124K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium wire thick exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.5 million of aluminium wire thick in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.3M | 81% |
| Poland | $678K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $347K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $75K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $72K | 1.1% |
| Eswatini | $16K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $7K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium wire thick imports (HS 7605.11): 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 7605.11: Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire thick imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium wire thick worth $66.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire thick to South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by India (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium wire thick to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.8 million in 2017 to $66.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminium wire thick?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.5 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 $59.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire thick?
The HS code for aluminium wire thick is subheading 7605.11. 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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