Rolling mill imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported rolling mill worth $37.7 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $42.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $34.8M | 19.8K t |
Where South Africa imports rolling mill from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), India (22%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 26% |
| India | $8.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 17% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 15% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3% |
| Slovenia | $928K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $909K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $810K | 2.2% |
| France | $488K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8455
| 8455.30 | Metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof | 56% |
| 8455.90 | Metal-rolling mills: parts thereof | 37% |
| 8455.22 | Metal-rolling mills: cold | 6.2% |
| 8455.21 | Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills | 1.1% |
| 8455.10 | Metal-rolling mills: tube mills | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8455.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.12 per kg, close to the world average of $6.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rolling mill exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $16.5 million of rolling mill in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.0M | 61% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $975K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $744K | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $600K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $413K | 2.5% |
| Eswatini | $377K | 2.3% |
| Israel | $361K | 2.2% |
| India | $345K | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $175K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8455: Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rolling mill worth $37.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by India (22%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rolling mill to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.8 million in 2017 to $37.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $44.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export rolling mill?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Canada. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill?
The HS code for rolling mill is heading 8455. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8455.30 (56% of the value) and 8455.90 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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