Hot-rolled stainless plate exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $34.0 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.7 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 | $34.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $74.7M | 23.5K t |
| 2021 | $62.5M | 21.4K t |
| 2020 | $49.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $57.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2018 | $58.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2017 | $50.6M | 25.5K t |
Where South Africa exports hot-rolled stainless plate to
Most of it went to United States (24%), Spain (16%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.1M | 24% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 11% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 4% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 4% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $925K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled stainless plate imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $13.0 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (39%), Sweden (25%), Slovenia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 39% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 26% |
| Slovenia | $1.3M | 10% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $603K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.7% |
| France | $63K | 0.5% |
| United States | $58K | 0.5% |
| India | $26K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hot-rolled stainless plate exports (HS 7219.22): 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 7219.22: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless plate exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 82 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled stainless plate from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Spain (16%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled stainless plate from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.6 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $74.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import hot-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. South Africa imported $13.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sweden and Slovenia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.22. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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