Metals and metal products covers smelting, refining and shaping of base metals – that is, excluding gold and platinum. In South Africa, the industry consists primarily of iron and steel, a range of ferro-alloys, and aluminium products. It derives from local iron and ferroalloy mining and coal-fired electricity, except for aluminium, which utilises imported ores.
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Basic chemicals and petroleum refineries
Clothing, footwear, leather and textiles
Electronics and appliances
Furniture and manufacturing activities not elsewhere classified
Glass and non-metalic minerals
Other chemicals, rubber and plastics
Printing and publishing
Wood and paper