Steel pipe fittings imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $111.7 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (37.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $111.7M | 37.4K t |
| 2023 | $112.0M | 32.7K t |
| 2022 | $127.9M | 34.7K t |
| 2021 | $107.4M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $75.7M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $103.4M | 32.6K t |
| 2018 | $116.4M | 35.8K t |
| 2017 | $103.0M | 33.2K t |
Where South Africa imports steel pipe fittings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $68.3M | 61% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 6.5% |
| United States | $5.1M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.9, other than stainless steel | 27% |
| 7307.91 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, other than stainless steel | 23% |
| 7307.19 | Iron or steel: cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron | 12% |
| 7307.29 | Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.2 | 8% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron: cast fittings, of non-malleable cast iron | 6.5% |
| 7307.92 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel | 6.2% |
| 7307.21 | Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel | 5.8% |
| 7307.93 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.18, 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 pipe fittings exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $86.5 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (15%), Zambia (15%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $12.9M | 15% |
| Zambia | $12.8M | 15% |
| Botswana | $10.1M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $9.6M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $5.1M | 5.9% |
| United States | $4.3M | 5% |
| Eswatini | $3.5M | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.0M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $2.2M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steel pipe fittings worth $111.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($68.3 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 101 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of steel pipe fittings to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.0 million in 2017 to $111.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $127.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. South Africa exported $86.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (27% of the value) and 7307.91 (23%). 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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