Gasket imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported gasket worth $83.3 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $83.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $81.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $89.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $83.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $62.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $72.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $82.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $70.7M | 3.1K t |
Where South Africa imports gasket from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), China (17%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.7M | 29% |
| China | $14.0M | 17% |
| United States | $13.1M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| India | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.7M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.10 | Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal | 34% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints: dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings | 34% |
| 8484.20 | Seals: mechanical | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.82 per kg, 61% below the world average of $48.77, 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.
Gasket exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $27.6 million of gasket in 2024 (888 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (9%), Zambia (9%), Namibia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.6M | 9.5% |
| Zambia | $2.6M | 9.3% |
| Namibia | $2.5M | 9.2% |
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 8% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Botswana | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Angola | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported gasket worth $83.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 103 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.82 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $48.77 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 gasket to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.7 million in 2017 to $83.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $89.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export gasket?
Yes. South Africa exported $27.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $55.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8484.10 (34% of the value) and 8484.90 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
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