Thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of thick hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $647K | 863 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $759K | 923 t |
| 2017 | $814K | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports thick hot-rolled pickled coil from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Japan (22%), Germany (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 48% |
| Japan | $546K | 23% |
| Germany | $485K | 20% |
| France | $228K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled pickled coil exports from South Africa
Exports of thick hot-rolled pickled coil by South Africa reached $1.5 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (41%), Switzerland (21%), Egypt (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $615K | 41% |
| Switzerland | $321K | 21% |
| Egypt | $249K | 16% |
| Botswana | $70K | 4.6% |
| Namibia | $68K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $46K | 3.1% |
| Angola | $41K | 2.7% |
| Madagascar | $29K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 1.6% |
| China | $19K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.25): 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 7208.25: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled pickled coil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled pickled coil to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Japan (22%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled pickled coil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $814 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Switzerland and Egypt. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $914 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.25. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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