Foam rubber mats imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported foam rubber mats worth $2.0 million (231 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.1 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 | $2.0M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 205 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 303 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 93 t |
Where South Africa imports foam rubber mats from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Germany (12%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $796K | 39% |
| Germany | $252K | 13% |
| India | $238K | 12% |
| Italy | $163K | 8.1% |
| United States | $134K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 5.9% |
| France | $61K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $34K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $29K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.74 per kg, close to the world average of $8.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Foam rubber mats exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.9 million of foam rubber mats in 2024 (188 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (19%), Mozambique (18%), Senegal (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $372K | 19% |
| Mozambique | $349K | 18% |
| Senegal | $243K | 13% |
| Namibia | $163K | 8.4% |
| Egypt | $149K | 7.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $107K | 5.5% |
| Eswatini | $103K | 5.3% |
| Botswana | $70K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $60K | 3.1% |
| United States | $58K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa foam rubber mats imports (HS 4016.10): 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 4016.10: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of foam rubber mats imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported foam rubber mats worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply foam rubber mats to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($796 thousand), followed by Germany (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of foam rubber mats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of foam rubber mats to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export foam rubber mats?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Senegal. That compares with imports of $2.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for foam rubber mats?
The HS code for foam rubber mats is subheading 4016.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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