Valve and tap parts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $73.9 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 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 | $73.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $80.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $67.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $57.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $66.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $71.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $65.3M | 3.9K t |
Where South Africa imports valve and tap parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), China (18%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.3M | 25% |
| China | $13.5M | 18% |
| United States | $8.7M | 12% |
| France | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 4.9% |
| India | $3.3M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.01 per kg, close to the world average of $19.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve and tap parts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported valve and tap parts worth $19.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (12%), Namibia (10%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 12% |
| Namibia | $2.0M | 10% |
| Botswana | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| Mozambique | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| China | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $735K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $599K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $513K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported valve and tap parts worth $73.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.3 million in 2017 to $73.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $80.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. South Africa exported $19.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $54.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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