Cold-rolled stainless foil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported cold-rolled stainless foil worth $5.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.4 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 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $33.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 9.1K t |
Where South Africa exports cold-rolled stainless foil to
Most of it went to Italy (29%), Germany (14%), Argentina (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $713K | 14% |
| Argentina | $510K | 10% |
| Spain | $400K | 7.9% |
| Sweden | $326K | 6.4% |
| United States | $291K | 5.7% |
| Greece | $282K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $250K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $249K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $144K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled stainless foil imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.2 million of cold-rolled stainless foil in 2024 (456 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 59% |
| China | $572K | 26% |
| Germany | $224K | 10% |
| India | $36K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $22K | 1% |
| Denmark | $22K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cold-rolled stainless foil exports (HS 7219.35): 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 7219.35: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless foil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cold-rolled stainless foil worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 62 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled stainless foil from South Africa?
Italy was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Argentina (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled stainless foil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-rolled stainless foil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $33.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cold-rolled stainless foil?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil is subheading 7219.35. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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