Stainless steel angle imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported stainless steel angle worth $3.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 million.
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 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 799 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports stainless steel angle from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (44%), Taiwan (5%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 47% |
| India | $1.5M | 44% |
| Taiwan | $177K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $3.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel angle exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported stainless steel angle worth $2.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (31%), DR Congo (17%), Botswana (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $600K | 31% |
| DR Congo | $342K | 17% |
| Botswana | $230K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $154K | 7.8% |
| Eswatini | $125K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 6.2% |
| Zambia | $118K | 6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $88K | 4.5% |
| United States | $39K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $31K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stainless steel angle imports (HS 7222.40): 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 7222.40: Steel, stainless: angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel angle imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stainless steel angle worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel angle to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (44%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel angle to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stainless steel angle?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel angle?
The HS code for stainless steel angle is subheading 7222.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 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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