Carbon steel seamless casing exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported carbon steel seamless casing worth $4.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 983 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 483 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 4.8K t |
Where South Africa exports carbon steel seamless casing to
Most of it went to Brazil (26%), Botswana (24%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.1M | 26% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 25% |
| DR Congo | $510K | 12% |
| United States | $480K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $374K | 8.6% |
| Mozambique | $275K | 6.3% |
| Eswatini | $110K | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $87K | 2% |
| Namibia | $83K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $51K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless casing imports to South Africa
Imports of carbon steel seamless casing by South Africa reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.2M | 78% |
| China | $432K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $26K | 1% |
| India | $22K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa carbon steel seamless casing exports (HS 7304.29): 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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported carbon steel seamless casing worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 109 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon steel seamless casing from South Africa?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Botswana (24%) and the DR Congo (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carbon steel seamless casing from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import carbon steel seamless casing?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, China and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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