Cupronickel sheet exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported cupronickel sheet worth $6.4 million (728 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average.
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 | $6.4M | 728 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 732 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 654 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 484 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $691K | 118 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 274 t |
| 2017 | $164K | 35 t |
Where South Africa exports cupronickel sheet to
Netherlands alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 50% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 50% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.83 per kg, 35% below the world average of $13.64, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cupronickel sheet exports (HS 7409.40): 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 7409.40: Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver).
Common questions
What is the value of cupronickel sheet exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cupronickel sheet worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 728 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 63 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy cupronickel sheet from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (50%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average export price of cupronickel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $13.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cupronickel sheet from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $164 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cupronickel sheet?
The HS code for cupronickel sheet is subheading 7409.40. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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