Technically specified natural rubber imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technically specified natural rubber by South Africa reached $68.9 million in 2024 (38.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 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 | $68.9M | 38.9K t |
| 2023 | $57.4M | 37.7K t |
| 2022 | $76.4M | 43.6K t |
| 2021 | $76.3M | 45.0K t |
| 2020 | $42.2M | 30.7K t |
| 2019 | $59.2M | 41.2K t |
| 2018 | $71.3M | 47.1K t |
| 2017 | $53.0M | 28.7K t |
Where South Africa imports technically specified natural rubber from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (42%), Cote d'Ivoire (21%), Nigeria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Cameroon grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Technically specified natural rubber exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $5.4 million of technically specified natural rubber in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 78% |
| India | $321K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $303K | 5.6% |
| Slovenia | $272K | 5% |
| Poland | $183K | 3.4% |
| France | $41K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $35K | 0.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $9K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa technically specified natural rubber imports (HS 4001.22): 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 4001.22: Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets).
Common questions
What is the value of technically specified natural rubber imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported technically specified natural rubber worth $68.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply technically specified natural rubber to South Africa?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (21%) and Nigeria (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Cameroon grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of technically specified natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technically specified natural rubber to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.0 million in 2017 to $68.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $76.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export technically specified natural rubber?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, India and the Czech Republic. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $63.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for technically specified natural rubber?
The HS code for technically specified natural rubber is subheading 4001.22. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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