Nitrile rubber latex imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitrile rubber latex by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (874 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.4 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 | $2.7M | 874 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 454 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 441 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $103K | 40 t |
| 2018 | $56K | 27 t |
| 2017 | $109K | 43 t |
Where South Africa imports nitrile rubber latex from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.7M | 99% |
| Poland | $21K | 0.8% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 253% above the world average of $0.89. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa nitrile rubber latex imports (HS 4002.51): 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 4002.51: Rubber: synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrile rubber latex imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported nitrile rubber latex worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 874 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrile rubber latex to South Africa?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Poland (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrile rubber latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 253% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrile rubber latex to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrile rubber latex?
The HS code for nitrile rubber latex is subheading 4002.51. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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