Crude Steel Production
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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.
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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.
Steel Production Declines as Industry Faces Ongoing Pressures
South Africa’s crude steel production slipped by 5.7% in July 2025, reaching 430,800 tonnes compared to 456,900 tonnes in July 2024.
The decline reflects persistent challenges, from rising costs and subdued demand to increased import pressures.
