Bicycle wheels and rims imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.3 million of bicycle wheels and rims in 2024 (453 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.8 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 | $3.3M | 453 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 439 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 500 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 403 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 541 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports bicycle wheels and rims from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Taiwan (44%), India (4%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 46% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 44% |
| India | $117K | 3.6% |
| United States | $64K | 2% |
| Japan | $30K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $17K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.23 per kg, close to the world average of $7.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bicycle wheels and rims exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.6 million of bicycle wheels and rims in 2024 (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Namibia (14%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $375K | 23% |
| Namibia | $222K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 10% |
| Botswana | $124K | 7.5% |
| Singapore | $96K | 5.8% |
| Japan | $94K | 5.7% |
| Lesotho | $93K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $76K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $75K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $61K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa bicycle wheels and rims imports (HS 8714.92): 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 8714.92: Cycles: parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle wheels and rims imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported bicycle wheels and rims worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle wheels and rims to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Taiwan (44%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle wheels and rims per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle wheels and rims to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export bicycle wheels and rims?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle wheels and rims?
The HS code for bicycle wheels and rims is subheading 8714.92. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8714 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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