Flexible tubing imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.3 million of flexible tubing in 2024 (469 tonnes). That is 6% 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 | $6.3M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 483 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 461 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 445 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 334 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 616 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 349 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 429 t |
Where South Africa imports flexible tubing from
The largest suppliers were Germany (17%), Mexico (17%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 17% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 17% |
| China | $1.0M | 17% |
| United States | $940K | 15% |
| India | $719K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 3.3% |
| France | $194K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $126K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $123K | 2% |
| Belgium | $105K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8307
| 8307.10 | Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings, of iron or steel | 91% |
| 8307.90 | Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings of base metal, other than those of iron or steel | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.42 per kg, close to the world average of $12.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexible tubing exports from South Africa
Exports of flexible tubing by South Africa reached $5.4 million in 2024 (371 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Korea (37%), Japan (14%), Turkey (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 37% |
| Japan | $745K | 14% |
| Turkey | $379K | 7% |
| China | $235K | 4.3% |
| India | $201K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 2.7% |
| Nigeria | $147K | 2.7% |
| Madagascar | $121K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $115K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $113K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible tubing imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported flexible tubing worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible tubing to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible tubing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.92 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 flexible tubing to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export flexible tubing?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Japan and Turkey. That compares with imports of $6.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for flexible tubing?
The HS code for flexible tubing is heading 8307. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8307.10 (91% of the value) and 8307.90 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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