Other steel springs imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported other steel springs worth $11.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.9 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 | $11.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 4.7K t |
Where South Africa imports other steel springs from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), China (12%), Czech Republic (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 20% |
| China | $1.4M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 10% |
| United States | $655K | 6% |
| Hungary | $599K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $491K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $468K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $455K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $449K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $431K | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 47% below the world average of $7.88, 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.
Other steel springs exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.9 million of other steel springs in 2024 (781 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (16%), Zambia (12%), Botswana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $786K | 16% |
| Zambia | $582K | 12% |
| Botswana | $550K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $403K | 8.2% |
| DR Congo | $360K | 7.3% |
| Mozambique | $294K | 6% |
| Belgium | $253K | 5.2% |
| Ghana | $193K | 3.9% |
| Eswatini | $158K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $137K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa other steel springs imports (HS 7320.90): 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 7320.90: Iron or steel: springs n.e.c. in heading no. 7320.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel springs imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported other steel springs worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel springs to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (12%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $7.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other steel springs to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export other steel springs?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel springs?
The HS code for other steel springs is subheading 7320.90. 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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