Metal-reinforced conveyor belt exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal-reinforced conveyor belt by South Africa reached $8.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 101 countries for exports of this product. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa exports metal-reinforced conveyor belt to
Most of it went to Zambia (20%), Australia (17%), Germany (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+479% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.8M | 20% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 15% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $956K | 11% |
| Israel | $534K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $503K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $242K | 2.8% |
| Botswana | $162K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $115K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, 61% above the world average of $4.12. 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.
Metal-reinforced conveyor belt imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $3.0 million of metal-reinforced conveyor belt in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 68% |
| India | $354K | 12% |
| Poland | $323K | 11% |
| Germany | $219K | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $31K | 1% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal-reinforced conveyor belt exports (HS 4010.11): 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 4010.11: Rubber: vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal-reinforced conveyor belt exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported metal-reinforced conveyor belt worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 101 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal-reinforced conveyor belt from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Australia (17%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal-reinforced conveyor belt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $4.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal-reinforced conveyor belt from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import metal-reinforced conveyor belt?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Poland. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal-reinforced conveyor belt?
The HS code for metal-reinforced conveyor belt is subheading 4010.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
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