Stainless seamless casing exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported stainless seamless casing worth $2.3 million (636 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.3M | 636 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 824 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 359 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 566 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 550 t |
Where South Africa exports stainless seamless casing to
The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Australia (13%), Namibia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $933K | 41% |
| Australia | $289K | 13% |
| Namibia | $280K | 12% |
| Zambia | $209K | 9.2% |
| Mozambique | $195K | 8.5% |
| DR Congo | $140K | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $110K | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $30K | 1.3% |
| Eswatini | $27K | 1.2% |
| Lesotho | $21K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, 62% below the world average of $9.32, 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.
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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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless casing exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported stainless seamless casing worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 636 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless seamless casing from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by Australia (13%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $9.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless seamless casing from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24. 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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