Nickel tubes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.2 million of nickel tubes in 2024 (46 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.0 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 | $2.2M | 46 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 30 t |
Where South Africa imports nickel tubes from
The largest suppliers were Italy (49%), United Kingdom (19%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $420K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $210K | 9.5% |
| China | $179K | 8.1% |
| United States | $147K | 6.7% |
| France | $73K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $44K | 2% |
| Germany | $25K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $10K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7507
| 7507.12 | Nickel: tubes and pipes, of nickel alloys | 92% |
| 7507.20 | Nickel: tube and pipe fittings | 5.1% |
| 7507.11 | Nickel: tubes and pipes, not alloyed | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.40 per kg, close to the world average of $51.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel tubes exports from South Africa
Exports of nickel tubes by South Africa reached $572 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). Canada alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $525K | 92% |
| Namibia | $18K | 3.1% |
| DR Congo | $10K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $6K | 1.1% |
| Lesotho | $5K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 7507: Nickel; tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel tubes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported nickel tubes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel tubes to South Africa?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.40 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $51.41 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 nickel tubes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2020 at $3.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export nickel tubes?
Yes. South Africa exported $572 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Namibia and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel tubes?
The HS code for nickel tubes is heading 7507. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7507.12 (92% of the value) and 7507.20 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7507 page.
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