Steel springs imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel springs by South Africa reached $33.9 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.2 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 | $33.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $56.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $38.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 11.7K t |
Where South Africa imports steel springs from
Most of the value came from China (16%), Germany (16%), Czech Republic (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 8.9% |
| India | $2.3M | 6.7% |
| United States | $1.7M | 5% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 7320
| 7320.10 | Iron or steel: leaf-springs and leaves therefor | 38% |
| 7320.90 | Iron or steel: springs n.e.c. in heading no. 7320 | 32% |
| 7320.20 | Iron or steel: helical springs and leaves for springs | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7320.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.83, 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 springs exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported steel springs worth $11.9 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (11%), Namibia (9%), Botswana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 11% |
| Namibia | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| Botswana | $1.0M | 8.6% |
| Zambia | $960K | 8.1% |
| Mozambique | $705K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $685K | 5.8% |
| DR Congo | $645K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $585K | 4.9% |
| China | $525K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $484K | 4.1% |
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 7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel springs imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported steel springs worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel springs to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.83 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 springs to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $56.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export steel springs?
Yes. South Africa exported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel springs?
The HS code for steel springs is heading 7320. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 7320.10 (38% of the value) and 7320.90 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7320 page.
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