Steel sections small exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel sections small by South Africa reached $8.6 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $8.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
Where South Africa exports steel sections small to
Most of it went to Zimbabwe (36%), Zambia (22%), Namibia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.1M | 36% |
| Zambia | $1.9M | 23% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 18% |
| DR Congo | $737K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $405K | 4.7% |
| Botswana | $397K | 4.6% |
| Malawi | $212K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $134K | 1.6% |
| Eswatini | $112K | 1.3% |
| Guinea | $17K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 steel sections small exports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported steel sections small worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 103 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel sections small from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Zambia (22%) and Namibia (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.87 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 sections small from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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