Cold-rolled stainless plate exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported cold-rolled stainless plate worth $5.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.4 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 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 978 t |
| 2022 | $35.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $33.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 6.8K t |
Where South Africa exports cold-rolled stainless plate to
Most of it went to Italy (16%), Spain (13%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $878K | 16% |
| Spain | $748K | 13% |
| Ireland | $673K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $552K | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $408K | 7.3% |
| Philippines | $333K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $283K | 5% |
| Argentina | $256K | 4.6% |
| Slovenia | $208K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled stainless plate imports to South Africa
Imports of cold-rolled stainless plate by South Africa reached $729 thousand in 2024 (287 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $435K | 60% |
| Taiwan | $113K | 16% |
| Sweden | $104K | 14% |
| Belgium | $31K | 4.2% |
| Finland | $25K | 3.4% |
| India | $9K | 1.2% |
| France | $8K | 1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cold-rolled stainless plate exports (HS 7219.31): 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 7219.31: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless plate exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cold-rolled stainless plate worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 70 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled stainless plate from South Africa?
Italy was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($878 thousand), followed by Spain (13%) and Ireland (12%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.28 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 plate from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $35.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cold-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. South Africa imported $729 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and Sweden. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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