Tin-plated steel sheet thick exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.9 million of tin-plated steel sheet thick in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 84 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $5.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa exports tin-plated steel sheet thick to
Eswatini alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $4.1M | 69% |
| Namibia | $964K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $239K | 4% |
| India | $170K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $125K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $68K | 1.2% |
| Lesotho | $39K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $30K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin-plated steel sheet thick imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported tin-plated steel sheet thick worth $1.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 96% |
| Germany | $41K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tin-plated steel sheet thick exports (HS 7210.11): 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 7210.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thick exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported tin-plated steel sheet thick worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 84 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin-plated steel sheet thick from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Namibia (16%) and the DR Congo (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin-plated steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tin-plated steel sheet thick from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import tin-plated steel sheet thick?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thick is subheading 7210.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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