Retreaded pneumatic tyres exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by South Africa reached $11.9 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $11.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 4.0K t |
Where South Africa exports retreaded pneumatic tyres to
The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (12%), Namibia (10%), Zambia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 12% |
| Namibia | $1.2M | 10% |
| Zambia | $1.0M | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $970K | 8.2% |
| Tanzania | $964K | 8.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $877K | 7.4% |
| Malawi | $783K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $543K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $524K | 4.4% |
| Botswana | $453K | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 4012
| 4012.90 | Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012 | 72% |
| 4012.20 | Rubber: used pneumatic tyres | 12% |
| 4012.12 | Retreaded tyres: of a kind used on motor buses or lorries | 7.3% |
| 4012.13 | Retreaded tyres: of a kind used on aircraft | 6.7% |
| 4012.19 | Retreaded tyres: other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft | 1.6% |
| 4012.11 | Retreaded tyres : of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4012.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 45% above the world average of $2.20. 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.
Retreaded pneumatic tyres imports to South Africa
Imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by South Africa reached $11.7 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (25%), Sri Lanka (13%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 25% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $915K | 7.8% |
| India | $878K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $826K | 7.1% |
| France | $811K | 7% |
| Germany | $692K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $609K | 5.2% |
| United States | $594K | 5.1% |
| Israel | $522K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of retreaded pneumatic tyres exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported retreaded pneumatic tyres worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy retreaded pneumatic tyres from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Namibia (10%) and Zambia (9%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average export price of retreaded pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of retreaded pneumatic tyres from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import retreaded pneumatic tyres?
Yes. South Africa imported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. That compares with exports of $11.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres is heading 4012. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4012.90 (72% of the value) and 4012.20 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
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