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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.
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February Carbon & Alloy Steel Imports Up 21,8 Percent From Prior Month
Overview
Update
April 2025
In April 2025, South Africa’s total steel imports (excluding stainless steel, wire, and rail) declined by 23% year-on-year, decreasing from 164,996 tonnes to 127,727 tonnes. This was largely driven by a 23% decline in flat steel imports and a sharp 68% drop in long product imports. Imports of semifinished steel (billets, blooms, and slabs) recorded a notable increase, reaching 12,313 tonnes during the month.
