Chain part (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chain part (other) by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (696 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 59% more than in 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 | $4.4M | 697 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 977 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 717 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 805 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 911 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 832 t |
Where South Africa imports chain part (other) from
Most of the value came from China (27%), United States (23%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| United States | $1.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $598K | 14% |
| Spain | $466K | 11% |
| India | $347K | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $330K | 7.5% |
| France | $231K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $100K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 per kg, close to the world average of $7.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chain part (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported chain part (other) worth $2.4 million (342 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Zambia (17%), Mozambique (16%), Zimbabwe (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $410K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $378K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $280K | 12% |
| Namibia | $260K | 11% |
| United States | $260K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $130K | 5.3% |
| Botswana | $108K | 4.4% |
| Malawi | $98K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $96K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $71K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa chain part (other) imports (HS 7315.90): 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 7315.90: Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of chain part (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chain part (other) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 696 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply chain part (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of chain part (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chain part (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export chain part (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chain part (other)?
The HS code for chain part (other) is subheading 7315.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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