Since 1962

Advancing the Collective Interests of the Primary Steel Industry in South Africa

SAISI’s mission is to influence public policy, educate and shape public opinion in support of a strong, sustainable South African steel industry committed to manufacturing products that meet society’s needs.

Our Members

Regular and Affiliated Members of SAISI

Steel Industry News and Insights

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Publications, Steel Matters

SteelMatters – November 2024

The November 2024 issue of Steel Matters highlights the South African steel industry's challenges, collaborative strategies, trade statistics, and impactful community upliftment initiatives.

December 2, 2024

Publications, Steel Matters

SteelMatters – OCTOBER 2024

This month, explore Steel Market Outlook: worsening as demand and consumption decline amid high import shares, crude steel production , trade trends, and international prices.

November 1, 2024

Crude Steel, News, Statistic News

South Africa’s Crude Steel Production Continues Downward Trend in Q3 2024

September 2024 crude steel production in South Africa fell by 1.4%, prompting SAISI to advocate for infrastructure investment, trade measures, and manufacturing localisation to support the sector.

October 21, 2024

About the South African Iron and Steel Institute

Who We Are

The South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) is a non-profit, pro-competition and non-governmental representative organisation serving the collective interests of the steelmaking industry in South Africa.

Our Mission

Our Origins

Steel Matters

Steel Industry and Steel Statistics

SAISI gathers and disseminates data related to the steel industry for the benefit of its members, the government, and the public. This process is conducted under strict compliance with competition law to ensure that the collection and distribution of industry data does not harm market competition.

Steel Industry

Steel is the world’s most important engineering and construction material. It is used in every aspect of our lives; in cars and construction products, refrigerators and washing machines, cargo ships and surgical scalpels. It can be recycled repeatedly without loss of property.

Steel Statistics

View our data collection and publication process
Read more about the primary steel industry in South Africa
Find out about crude steel production
Gather information about the international steel cycle
View a historical time series of the primary steel market
Stay up to date with imports of primary carbon / alloy steel products
Download Steel & Articles of Steel – Trade Data
View Steel Trading Partners

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