The government has taken a significant step to protect local producers against low-priced imports. The provisional safeguard duty, which came into effect on June 27, 2025, specifically targets aluminum-zinc and zinc-coated flat-rolled products widely used in the construction industry.
A critical move for the domestic steel sector
Facing challenges from rising low-cost imports, South Africa’s steel manufacturers aim to strengthen their competitiveness through this regulation. The duty, set at 52.34%, is regarded as a crucial measure to safeguard production capacity and support employment within the sector.
SAISI’s support and emphasis on collaboration
The South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) has welcomed the government’s decision and reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing collaboration with both public and private stakeholders to enhance the resilience of the steel industry. The institute highlighted that this measure will contribute to the long-term strengthening of the domestic steel sector.
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