Metal rivets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.2 million of metal rivets in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% 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 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports metal rivets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 87% |
| Taiwan | $165K | 3.2% |
| United States | $137K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $118K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $55K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 0.6% |
| France | $20K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 72% below the world average of $10.01, 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 rivets exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $398 thousand of metal rivets in 2024 (71 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (30%), Botswana (21%), Lesotho (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $120K | 30% |
| Botswana | $84K | 21% |
| Lesotho | $56K | 14% |
| Eswatini | $43K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $18K | 4.6% |
| Ghana | $14K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal rivets imports (HS 8308.20): 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 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal rivets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal rivets worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal rivets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Taiwan (3%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal rivets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export metal rivets?
Yes. South Africa exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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