Cellular rubber sheets exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported cellular rubber sheets worth $3.5 million (502 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 502 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 457 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $697K | 91 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 536 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 371 t |
Where South Africa exports cellular rubber sheets to
Most of it went to United States (24%), Zambia (18%), Namibia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $832K | 24% |
| Zambia | $639K | 18% |
| Namibia | $370K | 11% |
| Guinea | $361K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $223K | 6.4% |
| Madagascar | $202K | 5.8% |
| Ghana | $181K | 5.2% |
| Nigeria | $97K | 2.8% |
| Chile | $71K | 2% |
| Botswana | $67K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.95 per kg, close to the world average of $5.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellular rubber sheets imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported cellular rubber sheets worth $2.0 million (267 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (26%), Belgium (16%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $521K | 26% |
| Belgium | $310K | 16% |
| France | $246K | 13% |
| India | $132K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $105K | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $83K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $82K | 4.1% |
| United States | $80K | 4% |
| Slovenia | $74K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $67K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cellular rubber sheets exports (HS 4008.11): 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 4008.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip of cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular rubber sheets exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cellular rubber sheets worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 502 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy cellular rubber sheets from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($832 thousand), followed by Zambia (18%) and Namibia (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average export price of cellular rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.95 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cellular rubber sheets from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cellular rubber sheets?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular rubber sheets?
The HS code for cellular rubber sheets is subheading 4008.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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