Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $8.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.0 million.
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 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 706 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 79% |
| Czech Republic | $380K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $316K | 3.9% |
| United States | $264K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $102K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $98K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $89K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $61K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $59K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 41% below the world average of $8.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-drawn stainless tube exports from South Africa
Exports of cold-drawn stainless tube by South Africa reached $1.0 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (39%), Angola (23%), Belgium (7%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $406K | 40% |
| Angola | $235K | 23% |
| Belgium | $69K | 6.7% |
| Botswana | $61K | 6% |
| Namibia | $59K | 5.7% |
| United States | $37K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 3.5% |
| France | $35K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $18K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cold-drawn stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (5%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $8.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-drawn stainless tube to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cold-drawn stainless tube?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Angola and Belgium. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. 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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