Butadiene rubber imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butadiene rubber by South Africa reached $22.1 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $22.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 5.3K t |
Where South Africa imports butadiene rubber from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (20%), Poland (17%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $4.4M | 20% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 12% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| China | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $465K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $449K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, close to the world average of $1.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butadiene rubber exports from South Africa
Exports of butadiene rubber by South Africa reached $701 thousand in 2024 (226 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $413K | 59% |
| Singapore | $112K | 16% |
| Belgium | $95K | 14% |
| Turkey | $61K | 8.7% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.9% |
| Libya | $6K | 0.8% |
| Lesotho | $4K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.20): 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 4002.20: Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butadiene rubber imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported butadiene rubber worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply butadiene rubber to South Africa?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Poland (17%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butadiene rubber to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export butadiene rubber?
Yes. South Africa exported $701 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Singapore and Belgium. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for butadiene rubber?
The HS code for butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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