Pipe and boiler control valves imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $272.0 million (20.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 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 | $272.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $256.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $304.2M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $272.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $200.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $244.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $274.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $257.3M | 17.8K t |
Where South Africa imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Germany (16%), United States (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $111.9M | 41% |
| Germany | $42.6M | 16% |
| United States | $18.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 2.9% |
| India | $7.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 2.4% |
| France | $5.5M | 2% |
| Finland | $5.2M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.55 per kg, 40% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported pipe and boiler control valves worth $107.8 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (13%), Namibia (12%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $14.5M | 13% |
| Namibia | $13.3M | 12% |
| Zambia | $12.5M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $10.1M | 9.3% |
| Mozambique | $9.5M | 8.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $7.2M | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $3.7M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| United States | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| Liberia | $3.0M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $272.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($111.9 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 110 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.55 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257.3 million in 2017 to $272.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $304.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $260.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. South Africa exported $107.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $164.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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