Stainless seamless line pipe exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $4.4 million of stainless seamless line pipe in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.1 million.
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 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 813 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 908 t |
Where South Africa exports stainless seamless line pipe to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (25%), Botswana (20%), DR Congo (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 25% |
| Botswana | $871K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $404K | 9.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $323K | 7.4% |
| Senegal | $256K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $249K | 5.7% |
| Mali | $191K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $165K | 3.8% |
| Mauritania | $162K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $140K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.68, 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.
Stainless seamless line pipe imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.6 million of stainless seamless line pipe in 2024 (309 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 77% |
| Germany | $84K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $73K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $37K | 2.3% |
| India | $25K | 1.6% |
| United States | $19K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $12K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stainless seamless line pipe exports (HS 7304.11): 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 7304.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless line pipe exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported stainless seamless line pipe worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 116 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless seamless line pipe from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Botswana (20%) and the DR Congo (9%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 39 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of stainless seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless seamless line pipe from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import stainless seamless line pipe?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Spain. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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