Halogenated butyl rubber imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of halogenated butyl rubber by South Africa reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.6 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 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports halogenated butyl rubber from
United Kingdom alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 91% |
| Saudi Arabia | $233K | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $69K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $59K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $39K | 0.9% |
| China | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
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 halogenated butyl rubber imports (HS 4002.39): 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 4002.39: Rubber: synthetic, halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated butyl rubber imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported halogenated butyl rubber worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated butyl rubber to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (5%) and Singapore (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of halogenated butyl rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of halogenated butyl rubber to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogenated butyl rubber?
The HS code for halogenated butyl rubber is subheading 4002.39. 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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