Hot-rolled patterned steel coil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot-rolled patterned steel coil by South Africa reached $48.0 million in 2024 (64.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $60.6 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 | $48.0M | 64.7K t |
| 2023 | $60.6M | 73.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $52.1M | 59.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 33.5K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 34.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 47.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 32.7K t |
Where South Africa exports hot-rolled patterned steel coil to
One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $34.2M | 71% |
| Botswana | $11.2M | 23% |
| Zambia | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $313K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $255K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $217K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $29K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $24K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $312 thousand (483 tonnes). China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $240K | 77% |
| Botswana | $26K | 8.3% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 7.8% |
| Namibia | $13K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 2% |
| India | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hot-rolled patterned steel coil exports (HS 7208.10): 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 7208.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled patterned steel coil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 84 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled patterned steel coil from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by Botswana (23%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled patterned steel coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hot-rolled patterned steel coil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $60.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
Yes. South Africa imported $312 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Botswana and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
The HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil is subheading 7208.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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