Nickel sheet and foil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.3 million of nickel sheet and foil in 2024 (181 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 2413% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $169K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $167K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $207K | 48 t |
| 2020 | $189K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $238K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $144K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $113K | 1 t |
Where South Africa imports nickel sheet and foil from
Germany alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.2M | 98% |
| India | $87K | 2.1% |
| China | $9K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.57 per kg, close to the world average of $20.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel sheet and foil exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported nickel sheet and foil worth $5.3 million (165 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 57 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 58% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.1M | 58% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $361K | 6.8% |
| Ukraine | $299K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $146K | 2.7% |
| Serbia | $52K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa nickel sheet and foil imports (HS 7506.10): 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 7506.10: Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel sheet and foil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported nickel sheet and foil worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 126 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply nickel sheet and foil to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (2%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of nickel sheet and foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.57 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $20.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel sheet and foil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $686 thousand a year.
Does South Africa also export nickel sheet and foil?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. That compares with imports of $4.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nickel sheet and foil?
The HS code for nickel sheet and foil is subheading 7506.10. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7506 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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