Rubber antioxidants (non-TMQ) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) by South Africa reached $27.3 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 34% 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 | $27.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 3.8K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) from
Most of the value came from China (17%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber antioxidants (non-TMQ) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $881 thousand of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) in 2024 (228 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (38%), Botswana (15%), Zambia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $335K | 38% |
| Botswana | $129K | 15% |
| Zambia | $44K | 5% |
| Spain | $30K | 3.4% |
| Peru | $30K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $26K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 3% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $21K | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $20K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) imports (HS 3812.39): 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 3812.39: Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers: for rubber or plastics, other than mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline (TMQ).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $3.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rubber antioxidants (non-tmq)?
Yes. South Africa exported $881 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber antioxidants (non-tmq)?
The HS code for rubber antioxidants (non-tmq) is subheading 3812.39. 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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