Thick stainless coil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of thick stainless coil by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $105.4 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 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $42.4M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $79.7M | 37.9K t |
| 2017 | $105.4M | 47.1K t |
Where South Africa exports thick stainless coil to
The largest buyer markets were India (26%), Spain (10%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 26% |
| Spain | $435K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $404K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $331K | 7.5% |
| Poland | $287K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $262K | 5.9% |
| United States | $241K | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $224K | 5.1% |
| Botswana | $207K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $154K | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick stainless coil imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $496 thousand of thick stainless coil in 2024 (251 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $438K | 88% |
| Germany | $38K | 7.7% |
| Ecuador | $10K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa thick stainless coil exports (HS 7219.12): 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless coil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported thick stainless coil worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 62 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy thick stainless coil from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Spain (10%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average export price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of thick stainless coil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $105.4 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 96%. The peak was 2017 at $105.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import thick stainless coil?
Yes. South Africa imported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Ecuador. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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