Other steel strips exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported other steel strips worth $2.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 727 t |
| 2020 | $785K | 587 t |
| 2019 | $939K | 629 t |
| 2018 | $895K | 527 t |
| 2017 | $709K | 438 t |
Where South Africa exports other steel strips to
One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 56% |
| Namibia | $515K | 21% |
| DR Congo | $154K | 6.3% |
| Eswatini | $148K | 6% |
| Mozambique | $75K | 3% |
| Zambia | $63K | 2.5% |
| Botswana | $55K | 2.2% |
| Lesotho | $22K | 0.9% |
| Eritrea | $16K | 0.7% |
| Guinea | $12K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other steel strips imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $419 thousand of other steel strips in 2024 (909 tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $217K | 52% |
| India | $102K | 24% |
| Germany | $54K | 13% |
| France | $26K | 6.2% |
| United States | $9K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa other steel strips exports (HS 7211.90): 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 7211.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel strips exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported other steel strips worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel strips from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Namibia (21%) and the DR Congo (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel strips per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.43 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 steel strips from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $709 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import other steel strips?
Yes. South Africa imported $419 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel strips?
The HS code for other steel strips is subheading 7211.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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