Steel bridge structure exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported steel bridge structure worth $5.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 903 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
Where South Africa exports steel bridge structure to
Most of it went to Zambia (32%), Chile (13%), Lesotho (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.9M | 32% |
| Chile | $721K | 13% |
| Lesotho | $665K | 12% |
| Namibia | $439K | 7.6% |
| DR Congo | $379K | 6.6% |
| Botswana | $337K | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $255K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $250K | 4.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $160K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 86% above the world average of $1.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel bridge structure imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $429 thousand of steel bridge structure in 2024 (217 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (50%), Angola (36%), Botswana (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $214K | 50% |
| Angola | $156K | 36% |
| Botswana | $31K | 7.2% |
| China | $21K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa steel bridge structure exports (HS 7308.10): 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 7308.10: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel bridge structure exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported steel bridge structure worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 104 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel bridge structure from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Chile (13%) and Lesotho (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel bridge structure per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $1.75 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 bridge structure from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import steel bridge structure?
Yes. South Africa imported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Angola and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel bridge structure?
The HS code for steel bridge structure is subheading 7308.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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