Medium cold-rolled stainless exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medium cold-rolled stainless by South Africa reached $13.4 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.0 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 | $13.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $74.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $62.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.4M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $57.7M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $49.6M | 20.2K t |
Where South Africa exports medium cold-rolled stainless to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (23%), Sweden (19%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 23% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $844K | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $753K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $724K | 5.4% |
| United States | $654K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $594K | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $446K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $429K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium cold-rolled stainless imports to South Africa
Imports of medium cold-rolled stainless by South Africa reached $8.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (28%), Taiwan (27%), Sweden (22%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+543% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 28% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 27% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 22% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 18% |
| Belgium | $213K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $150K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.3% |
| India | $26K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.3% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa medium cold-rolled stainless exports (HS 7219.32): 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 7219.32: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium cold-rolled stainless exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported medium cold-rolled stainless worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 78 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium cold-rolled stainless from South Africa?
Italy was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Sweden (19%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium cold-rolled stainless from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.6 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $74.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import medium cold-rolled stainless?
Yes. South Africa imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and Sweden. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for medium cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.32. 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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