Steel angles miscellaneous exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $18.1 million of steel angles miscellaneous in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 119 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 20.9K t |
Where South Africa exports steel angles miscellaneous to
Most of it went to Namibia (28%), Australia (16%), Botswana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $5.1M | 28% |
| Australia | $2.9M | 16% |
| Botswana | $2.8M | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.7M | 9.6% |
| Lesotho | $1.6M | 8.9% |
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| DR Congo | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $417K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $365K | 2% |
| Angola | $325K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel angles miscellaneous imports to South Africa
Imports of steel angles miscellaneous by South Africa reached $1.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 80% |
| Hungary | $124K | 7.9% |
| Lesotho | $70K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $39K | 2.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $8K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa steel angles miscellaneous exports (HS 7216.99): 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 7216.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles miscellaneous exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported steel angles miscellaneous worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 119 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel angles miscellaneous from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Australia (16%) and Botswana (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel angles miscellaneous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel angles miscellaneous from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import steel angles miscellaneous?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hungary and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles miscellaneous?
The HS code for steel angles miscellaneous is subheading 7216.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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