Helical springs imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $9.9 million of helical springs in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.8 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 | $9.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa imports helical springs from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (23%), Germany (13%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 13% |
| China | $1.0M | 10% |
| United States | $1.0M | 10% |
| Brazil | $951K | 9.6% |
| Poland | $490K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $456K | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $401K | 4% |
| Italy | $291K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $241K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 52% below the world average of $5.76, 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.
Helical springs exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.0 million of helical springs in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (14%), Germany (12%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $693K | 14% |
| Germany | $611K | 12% |
| Japan | $545K | 11% |
| China | $459K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $342K | 6.8% |
| Mozambique | $297K | 5.9% |
| United States | $238K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $222K | 4.4% |
| DR Congo | $216K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $208K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa helical springs imports (HS 7320.20): 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 7320.20: Iron or steel: helical springs and leaves for springs.
Common questions
What is the value of helical springs imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported helical springs worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply helical springs to South Africa?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (13%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of helical springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of helical springs to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export helical springs?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Germany and Japan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for helical springs?
The HS code for helical springs is subheading 7320.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7320 page.
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