Standard zinc ingots imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported standard zinc ingots worth $46.5 million (18.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $94.7 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 | $46.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $66.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $94.7M | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $54.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $62.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2018 | $66.9M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $87.7M | 30.4K t |
Where South Africa imports standard zinc ingots from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $42.4M | 91% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $814K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $74K | 0.2% |
| China | $72K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa standard zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.12): 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 7901.12: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of standard zinc ingots imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported standard zinc ingots worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 107 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply standard zinc ingots to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Australia (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of standard zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of standard zinc ingots to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $87.7 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $94.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for standard zinc ingots?
The HS code for standard zinc ingots is subheading 7901.12. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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