Rubber waste exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported rubber waste worth $4.0 million (33.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 33.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $790K | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $969K | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 17.3K t |
Where South Africa exports rubber waste to
The largest buyer markets were India (44%), United States (17%), Australia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 44% |
| United States | $686K | 17% |
| Australia | $453K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $353K | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $222K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $194K | 4.8% |
| Lebanon | $65K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $62K | 1.5% |
| Chile | $47K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $30K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4004: Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber waste exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported rubber waste worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber waste from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Australia (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 985% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.12 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 exports of rubber waste from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for rubber waste?
The HS code for rubber waste is heading 4004. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4004.00. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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