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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.
South Africa's Crude Steel Production Declines in 2024
- South Africa produced 4.7 million metric tonnes of crude steel in 2024, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year decline compared to 2023.
- Production stood at 1.0 million metric tonnes, a 11.5% decrease from the 1.1 million metric tonnes recorded in Q4 2023.
These figures highlight the ongoing challenges in the steel industry and the need for focused efforts to drive recovery and growth.
