Rubber accelerator imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.7 million of rubber accelerator in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 698 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 829 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 927 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 906 t |
Where South Africa imports rubber accelerator from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 67% |
| Belgium | $263K | 7.1% |
| Malaysia | $256K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $232K | 6.2% |
| France | $198K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $181K | 4.9% |
| India | $65K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, close to the world average of $3.37.
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 rubber accelerator imports (HS 3812.10): 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 3812.10: Rubber accelerators: prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber accelerator imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber accelerator worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber accelerator to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Belgium (7%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber accelerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber accelerator to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber accelerator?
The HS code for rubber accelerator is subheading 3812.10. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3812 page.
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