Steel sheet piling exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported steel sheet piling worth $15.5 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $48.6 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 | $15.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 98.7K t |
| 2018 | $48.6M | 145.9K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 120.1K t |
Where South Africa exports steel sheet piling to
One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $9.3M | 60% |
| Botswana | $1.7M | 11% |
| Lesotho | $820K | 5.3% |
| Namibia | $799K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $794K | 5.1% |
| Angola | $432K | 2.8% |
| Eswatini | $272K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $256K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $211K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $156K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7301
| 7301.10 | Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | 87% |
| 7301.20 | Iron or steel: angles, shapes and sections, welded | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, 369% above the world average of $0.91. 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 sheet piling imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported steel sheet piling worth $765 thousand (459 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (28%), Luxembourg (18%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $212K | 28% |
| Luxembourg | $134K | 18% |
| Spain | $109K | 14% |
| India | $103K | 14% |
| United States | $86K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $25K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $17K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.1% |
| Estonia | $7K | 0.8% |
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 7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sheet piling exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported steel sheet piling worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel sheet piling from South Africa?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Botswana (11%) and Lesotho (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel sheet piling per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 369% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of steel sheet piling from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $48.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import steel sheet piling?
Yes. South Africa imported $765 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Luxembourg and Spain. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sheet piling?
The HS code for steel sheet piling is heading 7301. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7301.10 (87% of the value) and 7301.20 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7301 page.
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