Stainless steel flange exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $10.1 million of stainless steel flange in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $10.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 917 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa exports stainless steel flange to
Most of it went to United States (34%), Namibia (13%), Botswana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 34% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 13% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 11% |
| Mexico | $932K | 9.2% |
| DR Congo | $931K | 9.2% |
| Zambia | $464K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $384K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $311K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $203K | 2% |
| Brazil | $110K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.75 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.72, 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 flange imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported stainless steel flange worth $6.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 62% |
| South Korea | $649K | 10% |
| India | $633K | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $208K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $189K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $177K | 2.8% |
| United States | $149K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $71K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa stainless steel flange exports (HS 7307.21): 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 7307.21: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel flange exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported stainless steel flange worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless steel flange from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Namibia (13%) and Botswana (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless steel flange per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.75 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $7.72 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 steel flange from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import stainless steel flange?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel flange?
The HS code for stainless steel flange is subheading 7307.21. 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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