Vehicle inner tubes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle inner tubes by South Africa reached $2.6 million in 2024 (866 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.7 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 | $2.6M | 866 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 621 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 805 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle inner tubes from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Vietnam (30%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| Vietnam | $774K | 30% |
| India | $356K | 14% |
| Poland | $256K | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $139K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $29K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle inner tubes exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported vehicle inner tubes worth $579 thousand (171 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (50%), Eswatini (15%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $289K | 50% |
| Eswatini | $85K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $54K | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $48K | 8.3% |
| Namibia | $33K | 5.8% |
| Philippines | $18K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $12K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 1.9% |
| Malawi | $9K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $8K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle inner tubes imports (HS 4013.10): 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 4013.10: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle inner tubes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle inner tubes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 866 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle inner tubes to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Vietnam (30%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle inner tubes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle inner tubes?
Yes. South Africa exported $579 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Eswatini and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle inner tubes?
The HS code for vehicle inner tubes is subheading 4013.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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