Other cold-rolled steel exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported other cold-rolled steel worth $12.9 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. That is 50% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.9 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 | $12.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 84.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 9.3K t |
Where South Africa exports other cold-rolled steel to
Lesotho alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $8.9M | 69% |
| Botswana | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $899K | 7% |
| Namibia | $509K | 4% |
| Mozambique | $311K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $308K | 2.4% |
| India | $263K | 2% |
| Egypt | $179K | 1.4% |
| Eswatini | $158K | 1.2% |
| DR Congo | $87K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa other cold-rolled steel exports (HS 7209.90): 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 7209.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209.
Common questions
What is the value of other cold-rolled steel exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported other cold-rolled steel worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 98 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy other cold-rolled steel from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Botswana (9%) and Zimbabwe (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average export price of other cold-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other cold-rolled steel from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other cold-rolled steel?
The HS code for other cold-rolled steel is subheading 7209.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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