Brass strip coiled imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.6 million of brass strip coiled in 2024 (328 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.2 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 | $2.6M | 328 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 425 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 555 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 582 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 792 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 667 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 688 t |
Where South Africa imports brass strip coiled from
Germany alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 98% |
| China | $46K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, close to the world average of $8.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass strip coiled exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $458 thousand of brass strip coiled in 2024 (295 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $239K | 52% |
| Eswatini | $39K | 8.6% |
| Lesotho | $39K | 8.4% |
| Zambia | $35K | 7.6% |
| Madagascar | $24K | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $20K | 4.4% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $11K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa brass strip coiled imports (HS 7409.21): 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 7409.21: Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of brass strip coiled imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported brass strip coiled worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 328 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass strip coiled to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (2%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass strip coiled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brass strip coiled to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export brass strip coiled?
Yes. South Africa exported $458 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass strip coiled?
The HS code for brass strip coiled is subheading 7409.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
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