Textile conveyor belts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $10.4 million of textile conveyor belts in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $10.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 444 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 415 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 249 t |
Where South Africa imports textile conveyor belts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 65% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 10% |
| Italy | $685K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $606K | 5.8% |
| United States | $353K | 3.4% |
| India | $244K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $118K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $86K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 76% below the world average of $11.33, 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.
Textile conveyor belts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported textile conveyor belts worth $1.3 million (124 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (24%), Zimbabwe (24%), Eswatini (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $327K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $321K | 24% |
| Eswatini | $252K | 19% |
| Mozambique | $130K | 9.7% |
| Botswana | $49K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $27K | 2% |
| Uganda | $25K | 1.9% |
| Malawi | $24K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $21K | 1.6% |
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 5910: Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material.
Common questions
What is the value of textile conveyor belts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported textile conveyor belts worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile conveyor belts to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile conveyor belts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $11.33 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 textile conveyor belts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $12.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export textile conveyor belts?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile conveyor belts?
The HS code for textile conveyor belts is heading 5910. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5910.00. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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