Bronze ingots exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.1 million of bronze ingots in 2024 (350 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 350 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 692 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 863 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 266 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 421 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 647 t |
Where South Africa exports bronze ingots to
Most of it went to Germany (37%), Netherlands (23%), Indonesia (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $705K | 23% |
| Indonesia | $547K | 18% |
| Italy | $214K | 7% |
| Guatemala | $182K | 5.9% |
| Tanzania | $107K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $83K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $32K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 0.8% |
| Eswatini | $16K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.80 per kg, close to the world average of $8.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bronze ingots imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $373 thousand of bronze ingots in 2024 (31 tonnes). Spain alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $234K | 63% |
| United States | $111K | 30% |
| Germany | $20K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa bronze ingots exports (HS 7403.22): 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 7403.22: Copper: copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of bronze ingots exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported bronze ingots worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy bronze ingots from South Africa?
Germany was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Indonesia (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of bronze ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bronze ingots from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import bronze ingots?
Yes. South Africa imported $373 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the United States and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bronze ingots?
The HS code for bronze ingots is subheading 7403.22. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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