South Africa hikes duties on steel imports by up to 30%

South Africa has moved to significantly tighten the country’s trade defenses against steel imports, with its International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) implementing a broad upward revision of import duties ranging from 10-30% across key steel product categories.

The decision follows an ITAC review, begun in March 2025, which concluded that South Africa's steel sector is facing mounting pressure from rising input costs, weak domestic demand and a sharp influx of low-priced imports from Asian suppliers, particularly China and India. "There is a need for the adoption of