Rolling mill parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported rolling mill parts worth $14.0 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $14.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 584 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 573 t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 747 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 401 t |
Where South Africa imports rolling mill parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (37%), India (20%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.2M | 37% |
| India | $2.8M | 20% |
| China | $1.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 11% |
| Thailand | $909K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $487K | 3.5% |
| France | $407K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $346K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $291K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $119K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.41 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rolling mill parts exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.1 million of rolling mill parts in 2024 (104 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (34%), New Zealand (17%), Nigeria (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $361K | 34% |
| New Zealand | $175K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $174K | 17% |
| Eswatini | $101K | 9.7% |
| Namibia | $47K | 4.5% |
| DR Congo | $33K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $26K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $23K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $17K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rolling mill parts imports (HS 8455.90): 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 8455.90: Metal-rolling mills: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rolling mill parts worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill parts to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.41 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2019 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rolling mill parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, New Zealand and Nigeria. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill parts?
The HS code for rolling mill parts is subheading 8455.90. 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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