Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel by South Africa reached $50.2 million in 2024 (63.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 85% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $50.2M | 63.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 30.3K t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 30.0K t |
| 2021 | $50.9M | 46.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 30.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 22.9K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.9M | 92% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 3% |
| Thailand | $280K | 0.6% |
| India | $125K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $72K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.1 million of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $719K | 65% |
| Zimbabwe | $151K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $47K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $29K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $26K | 2.3% |
| Eswatini | $25K | 2.3% |
| DR Congo | $19K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $18K | 1.7% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports (HS 7210.61): 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 7210.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Malaysia (4%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2021 at $50.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $49.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
The HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel is subheading 7210.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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