Rubber blocks (non-cellular) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber blocks (non-cellular) by South Africa reached $2.6 million in 2024 (519 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 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 | $2.6M | 519 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 958 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 160 t |
Where South Africa imports rubber blocks (non-cellular) from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), France (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $666K | 26% |
| France | $543K | 21% |
| China | $374K | 15% |
| Hungary | $194K | 7.5% |
| Slovenia | $123K | 4.7% |
| India | $93K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $81K | 3.1% |
| United States | $75K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $52K | 2% |
| Brazil | $46K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.30, 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 blocks (non-cellular) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.5 million of rubber blocks (non-cellular) in 2024 (235 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (23%), Zambia (17%), Namibia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $348K | 23% |
| Zambia | $261K | 17% |
| Namibia | $127K | 8.4% |
| Tanzania | $113K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 6.7% |
| France | $98K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $81K | 5.3% |
| DR Congo | $65K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $54K | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $54K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rubber blocks (non-cellular) imports (HS 4008.29): 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 4008.29: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), non-cellular rubber, in forms other than plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber blocks (non-cellular) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber blocks (non-cellular) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 519 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber blocks (non-cellular) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($666 thousand), followed by France (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber blocks (non-cellular) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber blocks (non-cellular) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rubber blocks (non-cellular)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber blocks (non-cellular)?
The HS code for rubber blocks (non-cellular) is subheading 4008.29. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
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