Zinc products exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of zinc products by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 157% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $937K | 500 t |
| 2022 | $844K | 351 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $626K | 138 t |
| 2019 | $590K | 162 t |
| 2018 | $553K | 163 t |
| 2017 | $894K | 398 t |
Where South Africa exports zinc products to
One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.2M | 91% |
| Namibia | $73K | 3% |
| Botswana | $49K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 1% |
| Angola | $15K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $11K | 0.5% |
| Lesotho | $7K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 79% below the world average of $8.23, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc products imports to South Africa
Imports of zinc products by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (280 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $406K | 17% |
| Germany | $302K | 13% |
| United States | $37K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.8% |
| France | $17K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $14K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7907: Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc products exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported zinc products worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 157% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc products from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Namibia (3%) and Botswana (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $8.23 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of zinc products from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $894 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2021 at $2.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import zinc products?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Germany. That compares with exports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc products?
The HS code for zinc products is heading 7907. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7907.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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