Low carbon rectangular steel bloom exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $20.1 million of low carbon rectangular steel bloom in 2024 (39.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.1 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 | $20.1M | 39.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 303 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 26.2K t |
| 2018 | $35.1M | 90.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 23.1K t |
Where South Africa exports low carbon rectangular steel bloom to
Thailand alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $15.2M | 75% |
| China | $2.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 11% |
| Namibia | $31K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa low carbon rectangular steel bloom exports (HS 7207.12): 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 7207.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon rectangular steel bloom exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported low carbon rectangular steel bloom worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 69 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon rectangular steel bloom from South Africa?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon rectangular steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of low carbon rectangular steel bloom from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2018 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon rectangular steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon rectangular steel bloom is subheading 7207.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
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