Hot-rolled steel coil thick imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.0 million of hot-rolled steel coil thick in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 109% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $4.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $332K | 676 t |
Where South Africa imports hot-rolled steel coil thick from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 98% |
| Japan | $92K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coil thick exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported hot-rolled steel coil thick worth $911 thousand (948 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (33%), Eswatini (30%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $299K | 33% |
| Eswatini | $278K | 31% |
| DR Congo | $109K | 12% |
| Zambia | $106K | 12% |
| Angola | $35K | 3.9% |
| Botswana | $27K | 3% |
| Kenya | $14K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $8K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.9% |
| Madagascar | $8K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa hot-rolled steel coil thick imports (HS 7208.36): 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 7208.36: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thick imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hot-rolled steel coil thick worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thick to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Japan (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coil thick to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $332 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export hot-rolled steel coil thick?
Yes. South Africa exported $911 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Eswatini and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thick is subheading 7208.36. 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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