Chloroprene rubber imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported chloroprene rubber worth $11.4 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.9 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 | $11.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports chloroprene rubber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 85% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 9% |
| Germany | $724K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.02.
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 chloroprene rubber imports (HS 4002.49): 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 4002.49: Rubber: synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of chloroprene rubber imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chloroprene rubber worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 143 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloroprene rubber to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Japan (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 869% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloroprene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloroprene rubber to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloroprene rubber?
The HS code for chloroprene rubber is subheading 4002.49. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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