Stainless steel elbow imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.7 million of stainless steel elbow in 2024 (876 tonnes). Value rose 58% 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 | 876 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 253 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 239 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 322 t |
Where South Africa imports stainless steel elbow from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), China (25%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 38% |
| China | $1.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $896K | 19% |
| South Korea | $321K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $109K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.4% |
| India | $42K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $25K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.38 per kg, 73% below the world average of $20.30, 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 steel elbow exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.7 million of stainless steel elbow in 2024 (468 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (22%), Angola (13%), Mozambique (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $820K | 22% |
| Angola | $498K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $436K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $316K | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $314K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $237K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $212K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $160K | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $130K | 3.5% |
| France | $112K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stainless steel elbow imports (HS 7307.22): 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 7307.22: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel elbow imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported stainless steel elbow worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 876 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel elbow to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (25%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel elbow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.38 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel elbow to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export stainless steel elbow?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Angola and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $970 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel elbow?
The HS code for stainless steel elbow is subheading 7307.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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