Other steel wire exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported other steel wire worth $12.4 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.5 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 | $12.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 9.4K t |
Where South Africa exports other steel wire to
Most of it went to Botswana (30%), Namibia (28%), Zimbabwe (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $3.7M | 30% |
| Namibia | $3.4M | 28% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 18% |
| Malawi | $1.3M | 10% |
| Eswatini | $525K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $332K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $308K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $235K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 0.6% |
| Lesotho | $63K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.37, 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.
Other steel wire imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported other steel wire worth $1.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 85% |
| Germany | $72K | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $42K | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $34K | 2.3% |
| India | $19K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $14K | 1% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa other steel wire exports (HS 7217.90): 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported other steel wire worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 117 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel wire from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Namibia (28%) and Zimbabwe (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other steel wire from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import other steel wire?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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