Rubber articles (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $76.0 million of rubber articles (other) in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $76.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $76.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $93.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $76.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $53.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $64.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $70.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $64.8M | 7.4K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber articles (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (17%), Germany (13%), Thailand (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 13% |
| Thailand | $9.6M | 13% |
| United States | $7.7M | 10% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 6.8% |
| India | $4.5M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, 30% below the world average of $9.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber articles (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of rubber articles (other) by South Africa reached $24.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (15%), Botswana (15%), Namibia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.7M | 15% |
| Botswana | $3.6M | 15% |
| Namibia | $2.9M | 12% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 5.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $957K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $757K | 3.1% |
| United States | $705K | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $589K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber articles (other) worth $76.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.75 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $9.59 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 articles (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.8 million in 2017 to $76.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $93.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rubber articles (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $51.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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