Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $55.6 million of thin hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (60.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $55.6M | 60.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 61.2K t |
| 2022 | $50.2M | 50.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 28.5K t |
Where South Africa imports thin hot-rolled pickled coil from
The largest suppliers were Japan (31%), China (17%), Austria (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $17.3M | 31% |
| China | $9.6M | 17% |
| Austria | $9.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 15% |
| France | $3.7M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2% |
| Luxembourg | $394K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $128K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports from South Africa
Exports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil by South Africa reached $10.5 million in 2024 (14.9 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $10.0M | 95% |
| Botswana | $202K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $121K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $115K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $35K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $33K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: 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 less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $55.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin hot-rolled pickled coil to South Africa?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Austria (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $55.6 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. The peak was 2023 at $62.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Botswana and Pakistan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $45.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. 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?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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