Spring washers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spring washers by South Africa reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 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 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 660 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 964 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 395 t |
Where South Africa imports spring washers from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (17%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 35% |
| Germany | $791K | 17% |
| United States | $645K | 14% |
| Sweden | $466K | 9.9% |
| France | $248K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.5% |
| India | $98K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $76K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $75K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $67K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 63% below the world average of $9.21, 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.
Spring washers exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $896 thousand of spring washers in 2024 (140 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (31%), Zambia (20%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $276K | 31% |
| Zambia | $179K | 20% |
| Botswana | $102K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $52K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $43K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $29K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $20K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $17K | 1.9% |
| Ghana | $13K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $13K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa spring washers imports (HS 7318.21): 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 7318.21: Iron or steel: non-threaded spring washers and other lock washers.
Common questions
What is the value of spring washers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported spring washers worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply spring washers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of spring washers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $9.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spring washers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export spring washers?
Yes. South Africa exported $896 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spring washers?
The HS code for spring washers is subheading 7318.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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