Tungsten powder imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tungsten powder by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $2.9M | 50 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 112 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 59 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 44 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 117 t |
Where South Africa imports tungsten powder from
The largest suppliers were United States (37%), China (36%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 37% |
| China | $1.0M | 37% |
| Italy | $381K | 13% |
| Israel | $239K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $53K | 1.8% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.05 per kg, 62% above the world average of $35.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa tungsten powder imports (HS 8101.10): 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 8101.10: Tungsten (wolfram): articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of tungsten powder imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tungsten powder worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 99 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply tungsten powder to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (36%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of tungsten powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.05 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $35.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tungsten powder to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tungsten powder?
The HS code for tungsten powder is subheading 8101.10. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8101 page.
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