Metal spraying wire and rods exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.7 million of metal spraying wire and rods in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.1 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 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 856 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 823 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 791 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 767 t |
Where South Africa exports metal spraying wire and rods to
Most of it went to Zambia (18%), Namibia (17%), Mozambique (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $681K | 18% |
| Namibia | $631K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $382K | 10% |
| Botswana | $335K | 9% |
| DR Congo | $209K | 5.6% |
| Senegal | $194K | 5.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $194K | 5.2% |
| Eswatini | $182K | 4.9% |
| Lesotho | $169K | 4.5% |
| Malawi | $165K | 4.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 51% below the world average of $7.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal spraying wire and rods imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported metal spraying wire and rods worth $3.4 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 51% |
| South Korea | $532K | 16% |
| Vietnam | $262K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $194K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $140K | 4.2% |
| United States | $102K | 3.1% |
| India | $68K | 2% |
| Germany | $66K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal spraying wire and rods exports (HS 8311.90): 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 8311.90: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal spraying: n.e.c. in item no. 8311.
Common questions
What is the value of metal spraying wire and rods exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported metal spraying wire and rods worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal spraying wire and rods from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($681 thousand), followed by Namibia (17%) and Mozambique (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal spraying wire and rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $7.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal spraying wire and rods from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import metal spraying wire and rods?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Vietnam. That compares with exports of $3.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal spraying wire and rods?
The HS code for metal spraying wire and rods is subheading 8311.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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