Stainless sheet (other processing) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.9 million of stainless sheet (other processing) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.8 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 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 893 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 5.2K t |
Where South Africa exports stainless sheet (other processing) to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (17%), Egypt (15%), DR Congo (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $664K | 17% |
| Egypt | $579K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $523K | 14% |
| Argentina | $460K | 12% |
| India | $222K | 5.7% |
| Ghana | $194K | 5% |
| Slovakia | $177K | 4.6% |
| Botswana | $155K | 4% |
| Ireland | $113K | 2.9% |
| Eswatini | $112K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless sheet (other processing) imports to South Africa
Imports of stainless sheet (other processing) by South Africa reached $695 thousand in 2024 (240 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (38%), Taiwan (25%), United Kingdom (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $265K | 38% |
| Taiwan | $177K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 12% |
| Germany | $69K | 9.9% |
| India | $33K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $27K | 3.8% |
| United States | $22K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.3% |
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 7219.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless sheet (other processing) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless sheet (other processing) from South Africa?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($664 thousand), followed by Egypt (15%) and the DR Congo (14%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless sheet (other processing) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless sheet (other processing) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import stainless sheet (other processing)?
Yes. South Africa imported $695 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless sheet (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless sheet (other processing) is subheading 7219.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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