Hot-rolled alloy steel coil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hot-rolled alloy steel coil worth $14.6 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.9 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 | $14.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 35.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 54.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 37.5K t |
Where South Africa imports hot-rolled alloy steel coil from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), China (23%), Netherlands (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 39% |
| China | $3.3M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 13% |
| Sweden | $763K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $364K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $275K | 1.9% |
| France | $118K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $104K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $93K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled alloy steel coil exports from South Africa
Exports of hot-rolled alloy steel coil by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Botswana alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.6M | 71% |
| Namibia | $492K | 22% |
| Pakistan | $94K | 4.2% |
| Uganda | $28K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 0.6% |
| Eswatini | $8K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hot-rolled alloy steel coil imports (HS 7225.30): 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 7225.30: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel coil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hot-rolled alloy steel coil worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel coil to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (23%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel coil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hot-rolled alloy steel coil?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Pakistan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel coil?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel coil is subheading 7225.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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