Steel angles small exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel angles small by South Africa reached $10.8 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 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 | $10.8M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 13.5K t |
Where South Africa exports steel angles small to
The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (36%), Namibia (22%), Botswana (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.9M | 36% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 22% |
| Botswana | $1.9M | 18% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 15% |
| Zambia | $222K | 2.1% |
| DR Congo | $175K | 1.6% |
| Eswatini | $172K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $135K | 1.3% |
| Lesotho | $83K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $65K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa steel angles small exports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported steel angles small worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel angles small from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Namibia (22%) and Botswana (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel angles small from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. 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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