Seamless alloy steel tube imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $13.1 million of seamless alloy steel tube in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.4 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 | $13.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 10.6K t |
Where South Africa imports seamless alloy steel tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+969% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 61% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Canada | $464K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $215K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $199K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $132K | 1% |
| Romania | $116K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $85K | 0.7% |
| France | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless alloy steel tube exports from South Africa
Exports of seamless alloy steel tube by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (28%), Zambia (21%), Malawi (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $820K | 28% |
| Zambia | $594K | 21% |
| Malawi | $292K | 10% |
| Lesotho | $216K | 7.5% |
| Eswatini | $185K | 6.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $148K | 5.1% |
| Tanzania | $147K | 5.1% |
| Namibia | $123K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $115K | 4% |
| Ghana | $114K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa seamless alloy steel tube imports (HS 7304.59): 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 7304.59: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless alloy steel tube imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported seamless alloy steel tube worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless alloy steel tube to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 969% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless alloy steel tube to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export seamless alloy steel tube?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless alloy steel tube?
The HS code for seamless alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.59. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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