Metal-reinforced rubber hose imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $27.2 million of metal-reinforced rubber hose in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 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 | $27.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 5.1K t |
Where South Africa imports metal-reinforced rubber hose from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (13%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 38% |
| United States | $3.5M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 9% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 8% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $990K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.92 per kg, close to the world average of $5.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal-reinforced rubber hose exports from South Africa
Exports of metal-reinforced rubber hose by South Africa reached $9.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Australia (21%), Zambia (16%), Zimbabwe (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Eritrea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.1M | 21% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 14% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 11% |
| Namibia | $746K | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $568K | 5.8% |
| Botswana | $480K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $332K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $226K | 2.3% |
| Eritrea | $164K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal-reinforced rubber hose imports (HS 4009.21): 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 4009.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of metal-reinforced rubber hose imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal-reinforced rubber hose worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal-reinforced rubber hose to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal-reinforced rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal-reinforced rubber hose to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $32.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export metal-reinforced rubber hose?
Yes. South Africa exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal-reinforced rubber hose?
The HS code for metal-reinforced rubber hose is subheading 4009.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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