Low carbon square steel bloom exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $80.4 million of low carbon square steel bloom in 2024 (142.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $120.0 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 | $80.4M | 142.6K t |
| 2023 | $66.2M | 138.9K t |
| 2022 | $51.1M | 101.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 45.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.2M | 105.9K t |
| 2019 | $120.0M | 274.1K t |
| 2018 | $80.8M | 170.0K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 92.9K t |
Where South Africa exports low carbon square steel bloom to
The largest buyer markets were Sri Lanka (34%), Uganda (20%), Tanzania (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $27.7M | 35% |
| Uganda | $16.1M | 20% |
| Tanzania | $14.2M | 18% |
| Kenya | $13.9M | 17% |
| Cameroon | $4.0M | 5% |
| Benin | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| Djibouti | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $754K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $586K | 0.7% |
| Uruguay | $17K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa low carbon square steel bloom exports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: 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 (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported low carbon square steel bloom worth $80.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 83 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon square steel bloom from South Africa?
Sri Lanka was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Uganda (20%) and Tanzania (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of low carbon square steel bloom from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $80.4 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2019 at $120.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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