Roller chain imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported roller chain worth $14.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% 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 | $14.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports roller chain from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), United States (22%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 32% |
| United States | $3.3M | 22% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $378K | 2.6% |
| France | $367K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $289K | 2% |
| Portugal | $264K | 1.8% |
| India | $177K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 53% above the world average of $5.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Roller chain exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported roller chain worth $6.4 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (44%), Zambia (13%), Malawi (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 44% |
| Zambia | $809K | 13% |
| Malawi | $482K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $445K | 7% |
| Botswana | $381K | 6% |
| Zimbabwe | $364K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $248K | 3.9% |
| Peru | $164K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $134K | 2.1% |
| United States | $63K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa roller chain imports (HS 7315.11): 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 7315.11: Chain: articulated link, roller, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of roller chain imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported roller chain worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply roller chain to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of roller chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $5.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of roller chain to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export roller chain?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Zambia and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for roller chain?
The HS code for roller chain is subheading 7315.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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