Copper alloy rods exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper alloy rods by South Africa reached $12.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.8 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 | $12.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 2.8K t |
Where South Africa exports copper alloy rods to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.7M | 55% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $842K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $719K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $363K | 3% |
| Botswana | $320K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $267K | 2.2% |
| DR Congo | $233K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $217K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $213K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.63 per kg, 44% below the world average of $15.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper alloy rods imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported copper alloy rods worth $2.3 million (228 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), China (28%), India (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $976K | 42% |
| China | $645K | 28% |
| India | $246K | 11% |
| United States | $157K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $134K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $41K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $36K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa copper alloy rods exports (HS 7407.29): 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 7407.29: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy rods exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported copper alloy rods worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper alloy rods from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper alloy rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.63 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $15.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper alloy rods from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import copper alloy rods?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy rods?
The HS code for copper alloy rods is subheading 7407.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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