Polyester tire cord fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester tire cord fabric by South Africa reached $15.5 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% 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 | $15.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 4.4K t |
Where South Africa imports polyester tire cord fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 59% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 14% |
| South Korea | $484K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $390K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $260K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $230K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $113K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $70K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.97.
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 polyester tire cord fabric imports (HS 5902.20): 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 5902.20: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester tire cord fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyester tire cord fabric worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester tire cord fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester tire cord fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester tire cord fabric?
The HS code for polyester tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.20. 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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