Silico-manganese steel wire imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $14.2 million of silico-manganese steel wire in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $14.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 5.5K t |
Where South Africa imports silico-manganese steel wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 89% |
| Czech Republic | $580K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $439K | 3.1% |
| India | $157K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $86K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.2% |
| France | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa silico-manganese steel wire imports (HS 7229.20): 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 7229.20: Steel, alloy: wire, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel wire imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported silico-manganese steel wire worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel wire to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by the Czech Republic (4%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel wire to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2021 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel wire?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel wire is subheading 7229.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
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