Aluminium collapsible tubes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium collapsible tubes by South Africa reached $4.7 million in 2024 (408 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 408 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 332 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 305 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 315 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 419 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 343 t |
Where South Africa imports aluminium collapsible tubes from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (48%), United Arab Emirates (18%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $842K | 18% |
| India | $626K | 13% |
| Turkey | $506K | 11% |
| China | $178K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $137K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $126K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.60 per kg, close to the world average of $13.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminium collapsible tubes imports (HS 7612.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7612.10: Aluminium: collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium collapsible tubes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminium collapsible tubes worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 408 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium collapsible tubes to South Africa?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium collapsible tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.60 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $13.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium collapsible tubes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium collapsible tubes?
The HS code for aluminium collapsible tubes is subheading 7612.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7612 page.
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