Clad steel strip imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clad steel strip by South Africa reached $3.5 million in 2024 (662 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 82% 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 | $3.5M | 662 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 384 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 493 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 411 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 547 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 626 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 453 t |
Where South Africa imports clad steel strip from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 96% |
| Germany | $106K | 3% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $11K | 0.3% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 28% above the world average of $4.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clad steel strip exports from South Africa
Exports of clad steel strip by South Africa reached $824 thousand in 2024 (463 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (36%), Namibia (22%), Eswatini (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $298K | 36% |
| Namibia | $183K | 22% |
| Eswatini | $118K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $95K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $64K | 7.8% |
| Australia | $28K | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $17K | 2% |
| Lesotho | $9K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $7K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa clad steel strip imports (HS 7212.60): 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 7212.60: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad.
Common questions
What is the value of clad steel strip imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported clad steel strip worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 662 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply clad steel strip to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of clad steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $4.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clad steel strip to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export clad steel strip?
Yes. South Africa exported $824 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for clad steel strip?
The HS code for clad steel strip is subheading 7212.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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