Metal gasket joints imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $28.4 million of metal gasket joints in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 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 | $28.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $28.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports metal gasket joints from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Germany (20%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 28% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 20% |
| United States | $3.7M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| India | $1.4M | 5% |
| Italy | $739K | 2.6% |
| France | $650K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $593K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $549K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.37 per kg, 71% below the world average of $32.79, 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.
Metal gasket joints exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.8 million of metal gasket joints in 2024 (333 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (20%), Mozambique (14%), DR Congo (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.3M | 20% |
| Mozambique | $970K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $645K | 9.4% |
| Botswana | $543K | 8% |
| Zambia | $505K | 7.4% |
| Eswatini | $455K | 6.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $322K | 4.7% |
| United States | $252K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $164K | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $123K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal gasket joints imports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal gasket joints worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal gasket joints to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Germany (20%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.37 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $32.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal gasket joints to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export metal gasket joints?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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