Spiral welded line pipe imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spiral welded line pipe by South Africa reached $7.4 million in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 176% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $7.4M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $928K | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports spiral welded line pipe from
Mozambique alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $7.2M | 97% |
| China | $235K | 3.2% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 76% below the world average of $1.31, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa spiral welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.19): 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 7305.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of spiral welded line pipe imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported spiral welded line pipe worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries supply spiral welded line pipe to South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (3%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of spiral welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spiral welded line pipe to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $928 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 699%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spiral welded line pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded line pipe is subheading 7305.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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