Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.2 million of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 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 | $8.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 5.2K t |
Where South Africa imports cold-rolled alloy steel sheet from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Austria (28%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 30% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 28% |
| China | $1.3M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 15% |
| France | $462K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $308K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $26K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.96. 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.
Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $658 thousand of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet in 2024 (355 tonnes). Namibia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $392K | 60% |
| DR Congo | $204K | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $30K | 4.6% |
| Eswatini | $18K | 2.8% |
| Botswana | $14K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cold-rolled alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225.50): 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 7225.50: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cold-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled alloy steel sheet to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Austria (28%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Yes. South Africa exported $658 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet is subheading 7225.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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