Nylon tire cord fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported nylon tire cord fabric worth $7.2 million (940 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.4 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 | $7.2M | 940 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 795 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 802 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports nylon tire cord fabric from
Turkey alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.3M | 60% |
| Indonesia | $886K | 12% |
| China | $872K | 12% |
| Luxembourg | $505K | 7% |
| Belgium | $281K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $239K | 3.3% |
| United States | $44K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $27K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.66 per kg, 43% above the world average of $5.34. 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 nylon tire cord fabric imports (HS 5902.10): 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 5902.10: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon tire cord fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported nylon tire cord fabric worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 940 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon tire cord fabric to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.66 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $5.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nylon tire cord fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon tire cord fabric?
The HS code for nylon tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.10. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5902 page.
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