Forged steel angle exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported forged steel angle worth $6.5 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 100 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.4 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 | $6.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 11.5K t |
Where South Africa exports forged steel angle to
Most of it went to Mozambique (30%), Zimbabwe (23%), Namibia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 30% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 23% |
| Namibia | $784K | 12% |
| Botswana | $681K | 11% |
| Malawi | $381K | 5.9% |
| Lesotho | $336K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $323K | 5% |
| Eswatini | $221K | 3.4% |
| DR Congo | $216K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $46K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.79, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa forged steel angle exports (HS 7216.69): 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 7216.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products).
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel angle exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported forged steel angle worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 100 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged steel angle from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Zimbabwe (23%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged steel angle per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of forged steel angle from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel angle?
The HS code for forged steel angle is subheading 7216.69. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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