Tire cord fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tire cord fabric worth $23.4 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.8 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 | $23.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 6.6K t |
Where South Africa imports tire cord fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Turkey (19%), Indonesia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 43% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 11% |
| India | $570K | 2.4% |
| Luxembourg | $505K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $484K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $390K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $334K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $242K | 1% |
Product types under HS 5902
| 5902.20 | Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester | 66% |
| 5902.10 | Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides | 31% |
| 5902.90 | Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5902: Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon.
Common questions
What is the value of tire cord fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tire cord fabric worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply tire cord fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Indonesia (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.98 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 tire cord fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.4 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $30.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for tire cord fabric?
The HS code for tire cord fabric is heading 5902. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 5902.20 (66% of the value) and 5902.10 (31%). 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 5902 page.
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