Crude Steel Production
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South African crude steel production – May 2022
South African crude steel production increased by 10,0% during the 12 month period from June 2021 to May 2022 compared with the […]
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Steel and Articles of Steel – Trade Data
Steel and articles of steel trade data constitute a critical aspect of global trade analytics, providing insights into the patterns, volumes, and values of steel and steel products that are imported and exported by South Africa.
South Africa’s Crude Steel Production Continues to Decline in 2025, Highlighting Sustained Structural Pressure and Output Well Below Historical Levels
South Africa’s crude steel production declined to 251,900 tonnes in December 2025, down 2.2% year-on-year.
Full-year production reached 4.5 million tonnes in 2025, a 5% decline from 2024, underscoring the continued structural strain on the industry, with output stabilising well below historical levels.
