Butyl rubber imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butyl rubber by South Africa reached $6.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 971 t |
Where South Africa imports butyl rubber from
The largest suppliers were Japan (38%), Singapore (29%), United Kingdom (23%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.3M | 39% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 23% |
| Belgium | $149K | 2.5% |
| United States | $143K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 1.5% |
| China | $88K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $72K | 1.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 38% above the world average of $2.20. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa butyl rubber imports (HS 4002.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 4002.31: Rubber: synthetic, isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butyl rubber imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported butyl rubber worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply butyl rubber to South Africa?
Japan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Singapore (29%) and the United Kingdom (23%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of butyl rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butyl rubber to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butyl rubber?
The HS code for butyl rubber is subheading 4002.31. 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?
EximDataX rebuilds South Africa trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.