Inner tubes (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.0 million of inner tubes (other) in 2024 (743 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.0 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 | $3.0M | 743 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports inner tubes (other) from
The largest suppliers were Poland (47%), Vietnam (12%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.4M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $364K | 12% |
| India | $332K | 11% |
| China | $258K | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $174K | 5.9% |
| Taiwan | $102K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $99K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $54K | 1.8% |
| United States | $45K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $32K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, close to the world average of $3.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inner tubes (other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $920 thousand of inner tubes (other) in 2024 (213 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (25%), Zambia (20%), Botswana (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $226K | 25% |
| Zambia | $185K | 20% |
| Botswana | $133K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $93K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $78K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 5.4% |
| Lesotho | $38K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $23K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa inner tubes (other) imports (HS 4013.90): 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 4013.90: Rubber: inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013.
Common questions
What is the value of inner tubes (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported inner tubes (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 743 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply inner tubes (other) to South Africa?
Poland was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of inner tubes (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inner tubes (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export inner tubes (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $920 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for inner tubes (other)?
The HS code for inner tubes (other) is subheading 4013.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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