Cold-rolled steel coil thick exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.0 million of cold-rolled steel coil thick in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.6 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 | $3.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 11.7K t |
Where South Africa exports cold-rolled steel coil thick to
The largest buyer markets were Zambia (28%), Egypt (27%), Botswana (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $834K | 28% |
| Egypt | $804K | 27% |
| Botswana | $685K | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $198K | 6.7% |
| Namibia | $164K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $97K | 3.3% |
| Eswatini | $82K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $29K | 1% |
| Malawi | $23K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa cold-rolled steel coil thick exports (HS 7209.15): 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 7209.15: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil thick exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cold-rolled steel coil thick worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 71 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled steel coil thick from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($834 thousand), followed by Egypt (27%) and Botswana (23%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled steel coil thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.84 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 steel coil thick from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thick?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thick is subheading 7209.15. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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