Wire articles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported wire articles worth $13.8 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 4.2K t |
Where South Africa imports wire articles from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 53% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $595K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $341K | 2.5% |
| India | $240K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $145K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $113K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 0.7% |
| United States | $91K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wire articles exports from South Africa
Exports of wire articles by South Africa reached $8.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Lesotho (19%), United Arab Emirates (13%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.7M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1000K | 12% |
| Namibia | $663K | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $457K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $363K | 4.2% |
| Botswana | $321K | 3.7% |
| Liberia | $290K | 3.4% |
| Eswatini | $290K | 3.4% |
| Guinea | $229K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wire articles worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export wire articles?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, the United Arab Emirates and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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