Copper alloy tubes other exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported copper alloy tubes other worth $12.9 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $12.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 618 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 447 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 373 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 520 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 385 t |
Where South Africa exports copper alloy tubes other to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $8.2M | 63% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $927K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $851K | 6.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $556K | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $288K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $187K | 1.5% |
| Eswatini | $132K | 1% |
| Botswana | $102K | 0.8% |
| Lesotho | $59K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.43 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.
Copper alloy tubes other imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported copper alloy tubes other worth $844 thousand (62 tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $444K | 53% |
| Germany | $177K | 21% |
| United States | $165K | 20% |
| Zambia | $31K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa copper alloy tubes other exports (HS 7411.29): 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 7411.29: Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc, copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel-silver)).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy tubes other exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported copper alloy tubes other worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 111 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper alloy tubes other from South Africa?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper alloy tubes other per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.43 per kg in 2024, close to 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 exports of copper alloy tubes other from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 541%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import copper alloy tubes other?
Yes. South Africa imported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy tubes other?
The HS code for copper alloy tubes other is subheading 7411.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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