Forged steel articles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $10.3 million of forged steel articles in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $10.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 731 t |
Where South Africa imports forged steel articles from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (31%), Namibia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 35% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 31% |
| Namibia | $754K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $669K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $573K | 5.6% |
| United States | $484K | 4.7% |
| Mauritius | $319K | 3.1% |
| France | $170K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $122K | 1.2% |
| India | $95K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.75, 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.
Forged steel articles exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.8 million of forged steel articles in 2024 (957 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Botswana (14%), Lesotho (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $615K | 16% |
| Botswana | $551K | 14% |
| Lesotho | $319K | 8.3% |
| Eswatini | $244K | 6.4% |
| Tanzania | $193K | 5.1% |
| Norway | $175K | 4.6% |
| Gabon | $149K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $145K | 3.8% |
| Argentina | $113K | 3% |
| Namibia | $108K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa forged steel articles imports (HS 7326.19): 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 7326.19: Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel articles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported forged steel articles worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel articles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged steel articles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export forged steel articles?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel articles?
The HS code for forged steel articles is subheading 7326.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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