Steel elbow imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel elbow by South Africa reached $6.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.8 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 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports steel elbow from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 53% |
| United States | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $522K | 7.6% |
| Canada | $386K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $306K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $189K | 2.8% |
| India | $92K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $89K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $61K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 51% below the world average of $6.40, 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 elbow exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported steel elbow worth $2.8 million (453 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (20%), Namibia (14%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $553K | 20% |
| Namibia | $388K | 14% |
| Zambia | $334K | 12% |
| Botswana | $298K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $295K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $190K | 6.8% |
| Malawi | $126K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $108K | 3.8% |
| Tanzania | $85K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa steel elbow imports (HS 7307.92): 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 7307.92: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel elbow imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steel elbow worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel elbow to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel elbow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $6.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel elbow to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export steel elbow?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and Zambia. 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 elbow?
The HS code for steel elbow is subheading 7307.92. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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