EPDM rubber imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of epdm rubber by South Africa reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 948 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa imports epdm rubber from
Most of the value came from Japan (21%), Saudi Arabia (17%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $717K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $583K | 17% |
| United States | $407K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $326K | 9.4% |
| China | $314K | 9% |
| South Korea | $296K | 8.5% |
| Poland | $260K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $174K | 5% |
| Italy | $150K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147K | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa epdm rubber imports (HS 4002.70): 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 4002.70: Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of epdm rubber imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported epdm rubber worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply epdm rubber to South Africa?
Japan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($717 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of epdm rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of epdm rubber to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for epdm rubber?
The HS code for epdm rubber is subheading 4002.70. 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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