Grain-oriented electrical sheet imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain-oriented electrical sheet by South Africa reached $23.5 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.3 million.
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 | $23.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 6.7K t |
Where South Africa imports grain-oriented electrical sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+883% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 56% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 22% |
| Russia | $3.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $891K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $419K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 1.4% |
| France | $222K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $79K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $41K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 grain-oriented electrical sheet imports (HS 7225.11): 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 7225.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of grain-oriented electrical sheet imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported grain-oriented electrical sheet worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 81 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain-oriented electrical sheet to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Japan (22%) and Russia (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain-oriented electrical sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain-oriented electrical sheet to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $38.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet is subheading 7225.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
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