Hot-rolled steel angles exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.1 million of hot-rolled steel angles in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.7 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 | $5.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 16.0K t |
Where South Africa exports hot-rolled steel angles to
Most of it went to Eswatini (29%), Zimbabwe (18%), Mozambique (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.5M | 29% |
| Zimbabwe | $903K | 18% |
| Mozambique | $844K | 17% |
| Botswana | $598K | 12% |
| Namibia | $466K | 9.2% |
| Malawi | $333K | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $206K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $103K | 2% |
| Uganda | $42K | 0.8% |
| Eritrea | $42K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel angles imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $4.1 million of hot-rolled steel angles in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Botswana alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Botswana grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.4M | 58% |
| China | $815K | 20% |
| Turkey | $230K | 5.6% |
| India | $218K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $175K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $77K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $37K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hot-rolled steel angles exports (HS 7216.50): 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 7216.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel angles exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hot-rolled steel angles worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 110 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel angles from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (18%) and Mozambique (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel angles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.97 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 steel angles from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import hot-rolled steel angles?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Botswana, China and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $968 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel angles?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel angles is subheading 7216.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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