Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $13.9 million of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $81.6 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 | $13.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $47.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $81.6M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $71.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.2M | 23.2K t |
Where South Africa exports hot-rolled stainless steel sheet to
The largest buyer markets were India (15%), Turkey (12%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 9.5% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 8% |
| Brazil | $967K | 7% |
| United States | $824K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $701K | 5.1% |
| France | $482K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $462K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $410K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $3.6 million of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet in 2024 (923 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.0M | 54% |
| China | $1.2M | 32% |
| Germany | $142K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $119K | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $55K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $48K | 1.3% |
| France | $30K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $28K | 0.8% |
| United States | $27K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hot-rolled stainless steel sheet exports (HS 7219.21): 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 7219.21: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled stainless steel sheet from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.2 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2019 at $81.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, China and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet is subheading 7219.21. 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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