Tires (other types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported tires (other types) worth $8.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.6 million.
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 | $8.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.5K t |
Where South Africa exports tires (other types) to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (13%), Zambia (12%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 13% |
| Zambia | $1.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $970K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $863K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $818K | 9.5% |
| Eswatini | $768K | 9% |
| Malawi | $668K | 7.8% |
| Botswana | $407K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $403K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $360K | 4.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, close to the world average of $3.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tires (other types) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $8.0 million of tires (other types) in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (35%), Sri Lanka (18%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 35% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 18% |
| India | $878K | 11% |
| France | $811K | 10% |
| Italy | $808K | 10% |
| Germany | $365K | 4.6% |
| United States | $328K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $265K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $95K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tires (other types) exports (HS 4012.90): 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 4012.90: Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012.
Common questions
What is the value of tires (other types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported tires (other types) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy tires (other types) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Zambia (12%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of tires (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tires (other types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import tires (other types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sri Lanka and India. That compares with exports of $8.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tires (other types)?
The HS code for tires (other types) is subheading 4012.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 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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