Spiral welded large pipe exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported spiral welded large pipe worth $2.1 million (375 tonnes). Value rose 901% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $208K | 103 t |
| 2022 | $120K | 40 t |
| 2021 | $318K | 117 t |
| 2020 | $710K | 738 t |
| 2019 | $780K | 662 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $522K | 196 t |
Where South Africa exports spiral welded large pipe to
Mozambique alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 80% |
| DR Congo | $163K | 7.9% |
| Botswana | $100K | 4.8% |
| Angola | $45K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $28K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $24K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $22K | 1.1% |
| Lesotho | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, 404% above the world average of $1.10. 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.
Spiral welded large pipe imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported spiral welded large pipe worth $375 thousand (385 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $362K | 97% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 3.4% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa spiral welded large pipe exports (HS 7305.39): 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 7305.39: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), welded (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of spiral welded large pipe exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported spiral welded large pipe worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 375 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 80 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 901% on 2023.
Which countries buy spiral welded large pipe from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the DR Congo (8%) and Botswana (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 709% on the year.
What is the average export price of spiral welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 404% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of spiral welded large pipe from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $522 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $745 thousand a year.
Does South Africa also import spiral welded large pipe?
Yes. South Africa imported $375 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for spiral welded large pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded large pipe is subheading 7305.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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