Small diameter hot-rolled bar exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $81.8 million (135.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $143.8 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 | $81.8M | 135.7K t |
| 2023 | $143.8M | 155.9K t |
| 2022 | $72.0M | 91.7K t |
| 2021 | $62.7M | 90.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.8M | 98.6K t |
| 2019 | $102.2M | 208.4K t |
| 2018 | $51.0M | 86.9K t |
| 2017 | $50.7M | 115.1K t |
Where South Africa exports small diameter hot-rolled bar to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (20%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%), Ghana (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $16.2M | 20% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15.9M | 20% |
| Ghana | $11.8M | 14% |
| Kenya | $11.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 6% |
| Senegal | $3.8M | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $3.7M | 4.5% |
| Uganda | $3.7M | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Botswana | $1.8M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports to South Africa
Imports of small diameter hot-rolled bar by South Africa reached $9.7 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (46%), Hong Kong (41%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $4.0M | 41% |
| Germany | $979K | 10% |
| Japan | $148K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $147K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa small diameter hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $81.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy small diameter hot-rolled bar from South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (19%) and Ghana (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average export price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.7 million in 2017 to $81.8 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $143.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import small diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. South Africa imported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hong Kong and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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