Medium stainless coil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medium stainless coil by South Africa reached $5.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $153.4 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 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 29.5K t |
| 2018 | $110.1M | 62.6K t |
| 2017 | $153.4M | 70.1K t |
Where South Africa exports medium stainless coil to
Most of it went to South Korea (15%), Italy (13%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $848K | 15% |
| Italy | $693K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $567K | 10% |
| United States | $512K | 9.3% |
| Canada | $505K | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $459K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $318K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $302K | 5.5% |
| India | $287K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 3.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium stainless coil imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $287 thousand of medium stainless coil in 2024 (429 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $237K | 83% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 12% |
| Germany | $8K | 2.8% |
| India | $8K | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa medium stainless coil exports (HS 7219.13): 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 7219.13: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium stainless coil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported medium stainless coil worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 60 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium stainless coil from South Africa?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($848 thousand), followed by Italy (13%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium stainless coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium stainless coil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $153.4 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 96%. The peak was 2017 at $153.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import medium stainless coil?
Yes. South Africa imported $287 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium stainless coil?
The HS code for medium stainless coil is subheading 7219.13. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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