Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular by South Africa reached $6.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.8 million.
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 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 4.9K t |
Where South Africa imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 78% |
| Namibia | $487K | 8% |
| India | $247K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $146K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $145K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $92K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $73K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.8% |
| United States | $30K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $4.1 million (864 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (27%), Mozambique (13%), Singapore (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 27% |
| Mozambique | $516K | 13% |
| Singapore | $416K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $411K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $354K | 8.7% |
| Namibia | $308K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $181K | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $152K | 3.8% |
| Eswatini | $114K | 2.8% |
| Botswana | $85K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Namibia (8%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Mozambique and Singapore. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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