Rubber compound sheets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber compound sheets by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.5 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 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 788 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 873 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber compound sheets from
India alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 67% |
| China | $236K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 4% |
| Germany | $64K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $63K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $62K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $53K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $29K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $29K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.86, 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 compound sheets exports from South Africa
Exports of rubber compound sheets by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (426 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (33%), Zimbabwe (27%), Zambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $443K | 33% |
| Zimbabwe | $362K | 27% |
| Zambia | $169K | 13% |
| Mauritius | $69K | 5.1% |
| Australia | $43K | 3.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $35K | 2.6% |
| India | $30K | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $28K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $18K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rubber compound sheets imports (HS 4005.91): 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 4005.91: Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber compound sheets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber compound sheets worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber compound sheets to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (10%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber compound sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.86 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 compound sheets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rubber compound sheets?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $941 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for rubber compound sheets?
The HS code for rubber compound sheets is subheading 4005.91. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
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