Tractor tires imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tractor tires by South Africa reached $25.6 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less 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 | $25.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.6M | 8.6K t |
Where South Africa imports tractor tires from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), China (33%), Spain (5%). Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.2M | 44% |
| China | $8.5M | 33% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Luxembourg | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $885K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $492K | 1.9% |
| Serbia | $439K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $415K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $368K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $264K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, close to the world average of $4.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tractor tires exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported tractor tires worth $4.4 million (852 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (24%), Botswana (22%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.1M | 24% |
| Botswana | $953K | 22% |
| DR Congo | $553K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $280K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $236K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $213K | 4.9% |
| Lesotho | $209K | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $194K | 4.5% |
| Malawi | $176K | 4% |
| Angola | $175K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tractor tires imports (HS 4011.70): 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 4011.70: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines.
Common questions
What is the value of tractor tires imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tractor tires worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractor tires to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (33%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractor tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractor tires to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.6 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export tractor tires?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractor tires?
The HS code for tractor tires is subheading 4011.70. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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