Inflatable rubber articles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported inflatable rubber articles worth $5.7 million (376 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.7M | 376 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 290 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 378 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 398 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 326 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 279 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 235 t |
Where South Africa imports inflatable rubber articles from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (29%), Argentina (24%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 29% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 24% |
| United States | $997K | 18% |
| China | $602K | 11% |
| Germany | $421K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $184K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $88K | 1.5% |
| France | $78K | 1.4% |
| Luxembourg | $66K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $35K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.17 per kg, 42% above the world average of $10.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inflatable rubber articles exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported inflatable rubber articles worth $1.4 million (119 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $956K | 66% |
| Botswana | $149K | 10% |
| Namibia | $91K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $43K | 3% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $35K | 2.4% |
| Eswatini | $27K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 1.3% |
| Madagascar | $17K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $12K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa inflatable rubber articles imports (HS 4016.95): 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 4016.95: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable rubber articles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported inflatable rubber articles worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable rubber articles to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Argentina (24%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.17 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $10.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inflatable rubber articles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export inflatable rubber articles?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable rubber articles?
The HS code for inflatable rubber articles is subheading 4016.95. 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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