Zinc-plated steel sheet imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $11.3 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $11.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 7.1K t |
Where South Africa imports zinc-plated steel sheet from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Germany (41%), South Korea (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+818% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 48% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 41% |
| South Korea | $692K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $474K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $54K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $18K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-plated steel sheet exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.6 million of zinc-plated steel sheet in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (26%), Namibia (15%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $669K | 26% |
| Namibia | $379K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $300K | 12% |
| Zambia | $243K | 9.4% |
| Pakistan | $235K | 9.1% |
| Mozambique | $143K | 5.5% |
| Malawi | $118K | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $65K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $65K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $60K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa zinc-plated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.30): 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel sheet imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel sheet to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Germany (41%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-plated steel sheet to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export zinc-plated steel sheet?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30. 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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