Conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) worth $15.6 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 139 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.5 million.
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 | $15.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 4.8K t |
Where South Africa exports conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) to
The largest buyer markets were Botswana (29%), Namibia (12%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $4.5M | 29% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 13% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| Eswatini | $969K | 6.2% |
| DR Congo | $886K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $787K | 5.1% |
| Malawi | $709K | 4.6% |
| Lesotho | $522K | 3.4% |
| Zambia | $489K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.67, 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.
Conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) worth $13.6 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 210 countries for imports of this product. China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.5M | 84% |
| United States | $506K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $316K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $268K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $228K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $205K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $202K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $64K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $64K | 0.5% |
| France | $39K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) exports (HS 4010.19): 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 4010.19: Rubber: vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 139 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Namibia (12%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average export price of conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.93 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $23.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement)?
Yes. South Africa imported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. That compares with exports of $15.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement)?
The HS code for conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) is subheading 4010.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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