Cold-rolled steel coil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil by South Africa reached $32.6 million in 2024 (44.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 92% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $32.6M | 44.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 7.0K t |
Where South Africa imports cold-rolled steel coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.1M | 74% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 11% |
| Sweden | $901K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $233K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $164K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 0.3% |
| Luxembourg | $68K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.1% |
| France | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel coil exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported cold-rolled steel coil worth $4.6 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cold-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7209.16): 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 645%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cold-rolled steel coil?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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