Aircraft tires imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aircraft tires by South Africa reached $7.3 million in 2024 (229 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 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 | $7.3M | 229 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 181 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 255 t |
Where South Africa imports aircraft tires from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), United States (21%), Thailand (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 30% |
| United States | $1.5M | 21% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $965K | 13% |
| Belgium | $487K | 6.6% |
| Japan | $381K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $319K | 4.3% |
| France | $84K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.12 per kg, 30% above the world average of $24.65. 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.
Aircraft tires exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported aircraft tires worth $2.4 million (87 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (18%), Australia (17%), Tanzania (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $433K | 18% |
| Australia | $409K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $310K | 13% |
| Botswana | $232K | 9.8% |
| Zambia | $164K | 7% |
| DR Congo | $129K | 5.5% |
| Uganda | $91K | 3.8% |
| Angola | $83K | 3.5% |
| Ghana | $73K | 3.1% |
| Namibia | $59K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aircraft tires imports (HS 4011.30): 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 4011.30: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraft.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft tires imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aircraft tires worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft tires to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Thailand (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.12 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $24.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aircraft tires to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aircraft tires?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Australia and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft tires?
The HS code for aircraft tires is subheading 4011.30. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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