Truck tires imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported truck tires worth $263.9 million (91.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% 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 | $263.9M | 91.8K t |
| 2023 | $234.0M | 51.9K t |
| 2022 | $200.8M | 47.5K t |
| 2021 | $212.2M | 55.3K t |
| 2020 | $152.0M | 41.8K t |
| 2019 | $215.9M | 59.9K t |
| 2018 | $251.6M | 63.9K t |
| 2017 | $232.7M | 63.4K t |
Where South Africa imports truck tires from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Thailand (18%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.0M | 41% |
| Thailand | $47.7M | 18% |
| India | $28.8M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $20.2M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $16.0M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 2% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $4.8M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $3.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Truck tires exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $51.7 million of truck tires in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (14%), United States (12%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $7.0M | 14% |
| United States | $6.4M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.6M | 9% |
| Namibia | $3.5M | 6.7% |
| Eswatini | $3.1M | 6% |
| Lesotho | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported truck tires worth $263.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($109.0 million), followed by Thailand (18%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of truck tires to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232.7 million in 2017 to $263.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $220.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export truck tires?
Yes. South Africa exported $51.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $212.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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