Rubber-coated woven fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber-coated woven fabric by South Africa reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 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 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber-coated woven fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Germany (23%), Portugal (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 23% |
| Portugal | $561K | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $471K | 7.9% |
| Philippines | $425K | 7.1% |
| India | $230K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $122K | 2% |
| Italy | $104K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.3% |
| United States | $64K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 31% below the world average of $7.99, 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-coated woven fabric exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported rubber-coated woven fabric worth $823 thousand (176 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (33%), Eswatini (19%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $271K | 33% |
| Eswatini | $160K | 20% |
| United States | $130K | 16% |
| Australia | $75K | 9.1% |
| DR Congo | $46K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 3.9% |
| Namibia | $25K | 3% |
| Zambia | $19K | 2.3% |
| Liberia | $18K | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rubber-coated woven fabric imports (HS 5906.99): 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 5906.99: Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated woven fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber-coated woven fabric worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated woven fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $7.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber-coated woven fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rubber-coated woven fabric?
Yes. South Africa exported $823 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Eswatini and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated woven fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated woven fabric is subheading 5906.99. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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