Steel door and window exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel door and window by South Africa reached $19.3 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.2 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 | $19.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 13.9K t |
Where South Africa exports steel door and window to
The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (21%), Namibia (20%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $4.1M | 21% |
| Namibia | $3.9M | 20% |
| Botswana | $2.2M | 11% |
| Lesotho | $1.9M | 9.8% |
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 7.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $967K | 5% |
| Zambia | $857K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $745K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $672K | 3.5% |
| Malawi | $391K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, 52% below the world average of $4.77, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel door and window imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported steel door and window worth $4.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (49%), Germany (12%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 49% |
| Germany | $499K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $427K | 10% |
| Singapore | $188K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $167K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $154K | 3.6% |
| France | $89K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $89K | 2.1% |
| United States | $59K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 7308.30: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.
Common questions
What is the value of steel door and window exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported steel door and window worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel door and window from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Namibia (20%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel door and window per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $4.77 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 door and window from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import steel door and window?
Yes. South Africa imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel door and window?
The HS code for steel door and window is subheading 7308.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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