Car tires imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported car tires worth $239.5 million (70.7 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 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 | $239.5M | 70.7K t |
| 2023 | $207.9M | 34.6K t |
| 2022 | $207.9M | 37.5K t |
| 2021 | $239.0M | 45.9K t |
| 2020 | $137.4M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $208.8M | 44.1K t |
| 2018 | $227.8M | 44.3K t |
| 2017 | $198.8M | 40.6K t |
Where South Africa imports car tires from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Germany (17%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.7M | 30% |
| Germany | $40.1M | 17% |
| Thailand | $25.0M | 11% |
| Poland | $12.3M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $10.2M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $7.5M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $7.0M | 2.9% |
| Slovenia | $6.4M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5.8M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 35% below the world average of $5.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from South Africa
Exports of car tires by South Africa reached $147.4 million in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (15%), Germany (9%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $22.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 9.5% |
| United States | $13.5M | 9.2% |
| Namibia | $11.1M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 6.2% |
| Botswana | $5.4M | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $4.6M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.1M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported car tires worth $239.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($72.7 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198.8 million in 2017 to $239.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $208.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export car tires?
Yes. South Africa exported $147.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $92.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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