Steel butt welding fitting imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported steel butt welding fitting worth $5.0 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 million.
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 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 3.7K t |
Where South Africa imports steel butt welding fitting from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 78% |
| Italy | $446K | 9% |
| Thailand | $235K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $143K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $73K | 1.5% |
| France | $32K | 0.7% |
| India | $30K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.45, 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.
Steel butt welding fitting exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported steel butt welding fitting worth $873 thousand (246 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (23%), Namibia (18%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $197K | 23% |
| Namibia | $154K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 14% |
| Egypt | $72K | 8.3% |
| DR Congo | $66K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $58K | 6.6% |
| Eswatini | $57K | 6.5% |
| Norway | $30K | 3.4% |
| Botswana | $27K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $21K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa steel butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.93): 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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steel butt welding fitting worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel butt welding fitting to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export steel butt welding fitting?
Yes. South Africa exported $873 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. 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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