Rubber hose imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber hose by South Africa reached $96.3 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% 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 | $96.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $92.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $99.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $85.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $64.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $77.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $84.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $82.2M | 12.8K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber hose from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Germany (17%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 17% |
| United States | $10.2M | 11% |
| Hungary | $8.3M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $4.9M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| India | $3.2M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.21 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings | 28% |
| 4009.42 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles… | 20% |
| 4009.31 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, without fittings | 14% |
| 4009.32 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials, with fittings | 9.8% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles… | 9.8% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings | 8% |
| 4009.22 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, with fittings | 7.2% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.12 per kg, close to the world average of $9.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber hose exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $45.8 million of rubber hose in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (22%), DR Congo (12%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $9.9M | 22% |
| DR Congo | $5.7M | 13% |
| Zambia | $5.3M | 12% |
| Botswana | $4.8M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $3.9M | 8.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.2M | 7.1% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 5.2% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $944K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber hose worth $96.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rubber hose to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.2 million in 2017 to $96.3 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $99.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export rubber hose?
Yes. South Africa exported $45.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $50.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4009.21 (28% of the value) and 4009.42 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
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