Cold-rolled steel coil medium imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil medium by South Africa reached $38.8 million in 2024 (52.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $38.8M | 52.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 34.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 12.9K t |
Where South Africa imports cold-rolled steel coil medium from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 70% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $981K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $939K | 2.4% |
| France | $373K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $336K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $294K | 0.8% |
| Luxembourg | $206K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $152K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel coil medium exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $8.4 million of cold-rolled steel coil medium in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $5.2M | 62% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 21% |
| Botswana | $308K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $302K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $204K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $158K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $123K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $106K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $58K | 0.7% |
| France | $55K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cold-rolled steel coil medium imports (HS 7209.17): 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 7209.17: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil medium imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil medium to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.79 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 medium to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 350%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cold-rolled steel coil medium?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium is subheading 7209.17. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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