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February Carbon & Alloy Steel Imports Up 21,8 Percent From Prior Month

In February 2023, South Africa saw a significant increase in imports of primary carbon and alloy steel products, with profiles and flat steel products being the major contributors. Compared to the previous year, imports surged by 23.7%.

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February 2024

In February 2024, South Africa experienced a growth in its importation of primary carbon, alloy, and additional steel products, excluding semis, stainless steel, and drawn wire & rail. The volume of imports rose from 104,185 tonnes in February 2023 to 107,503 tonnes in the same month in 2024, reflecting an overall increase of about 3.2%. This uptick was primarily fueled by a notable 4.2% rise in the imports of flat steel products compared to the figures recorded in the corresponding period the previous year.

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