Steel screw and bolt imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported steel screw and bolt worth $104.9 million (30.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 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 | $104.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.3M | 21.8K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $87.8M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $64.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $80.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $93.5M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $78.6M | 29.0K t |
Where South Africa imports steel screw and bolt from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (13%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.9M | 31% |
| India | $13.5M | 13% |
| United States | $13.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel screw and bolt exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported steel screw and bolt worth $99.4 million (21.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (20%), Mali (19%), DR Congo (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $19.6M | 20% |
| Mali | $18.8M | 19% |
| DR Congo | $17.2M | 17% |
| Zambia | $7.3M | 7.4% |
| Botswana | $6.7M | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $6.3M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 5.9% |
| Mozambique | $4.3M | 4.3% |
| Eswatini | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa steel screw and bolt imports (HS 7318.15): 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 7318.15: Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers.
Common questions
What is the value of steel screw and bolt imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steel screw and bolt worth $104.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel screw and bolt to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by India (13%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 119 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel screw and bolt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel screw and bolt to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.6 million in 2017 to $104.9 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $88.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export steel screw and bolt?
Yes. South Africa exported $99.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Mali and the DR Congo. That compares with imports of $104.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel screw and bolt?
The HS code for steel screw and bolt is subheading 7318.15. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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