Copper fasteners imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper fasteners by South Africa reached $7.6 million in 2024 (953 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $7.6M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 966 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 874 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 687 t |
Where South Africa imports copper fasteners from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (27%), Germany (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 47% |
| India | $2.0M | 27% |
| Germany | $614K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $207K | 2.7% |
| United States | $183K | 2.4% |
| New Zealand | $159K | 2.1% |
| France | $152K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 1.5% |
| Eswatini | $65K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $61K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7415
| 7415.39 | Copper: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 7415 | 44% |
| 7415.33 | Copper: screws, bolts and nuts, threaded | 35% |
| 7415.21 | Copper: washers, (including spring washers), not threaded | 13% |
| 7415.29 | Copper: rivets, cotters, cotter-pins and similar articles, not threaded | 8.6% |
| 7415.10 | Copper: nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles of copper, or of iron or steel with copper heads | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.92 per kg, 49% below the world average of $15.39, 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.
Copper fasteners exports from South Africa
Exports of copper fasteners by South Africa reached $3.3 million in 2024 (587 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (37%), Lesotho (7%), Zambia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.2M | 37% |
| Lesotho | $236K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $229K | 7% |
| Mozambique | $223K | 6.8% |
| Botswana | $194K | 5.9% |
| Eswatini | $134K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $122K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $103K | 3.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $95K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $75K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 7415: Copper, nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of copper or iron or steel with heads of copper; screws bolts, nuts, screws hooks, rivets, cotters, washers.
Common questions
What is the value of copper fasteners imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported copper fasteners worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper fasteners to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (27%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.92 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $15.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of copper fasteners to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export copper fasteners?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Lesotho and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper fasteners?
The HS code for copper fasteners is heading 7415. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7415.39 (44% of the value) and 7415.33 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7415 page.
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