Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles by South Africa reached $21.3 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.0 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 | $21.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 2.8K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (32%), Malaysia (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 42% |
| India | $6.7M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $2.5M | 12% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $485K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $226K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 0.7% |
| France | $145K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $105K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), sheath contraceptives | 80% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 per kg, 42% below the world average of $16.08, 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 pharmaceutical articles exports from South Africa
Exports of rubber pharmaceutical articles by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (254 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (21%), Botswana (20%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $450K | 21% |
| Botswana | $427K | 20% |
| Zambia | $302K | 14% |
| Namibia | $301K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $183K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $73K | 3.4% |
| Lesotho | $68K | 3.1% |
| Ghana | $49K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $37K | 1.7% |
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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by India (32%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $16.08 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 pharmaceutical articles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $32.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export rubber pharmaceutical articles?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (80% of the value) and 4014.90 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4014 page.
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