Vehicle wheels imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $76.2 million of vehicle wheels in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $76.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $80.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $84.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $88.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $46.5M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $69.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $65.9M | 13.9K t |
Where South Africa imports vehicle wheels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.0M | 68% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 7.8% |
| United States | $4.0M | 5.2% |
| Austria | $3.6M | 4.7% |
| India | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $721K | 1% |
| Poland | $685K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $648K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.24 per kg, 38% above the world average of $5.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle wheels exports from South Africa
Exports of vehicle wheels by South Africa reached $16.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Argentina (24%), Germany (15%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $3.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 15% |
| DR Congo | $1.9M | 12% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 7% |
| Zambia | $814K | 5% |
| Ukraine | $659K | 4.1% |
| Namibia | $646K | 4% |
| United States | $479K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $435K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $293K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vehicle wheels imports (HS 8708.70): 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 8708.70: Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wheels imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vehicle wheels worth $76.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wheels to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($52.0 million), followed by Germany (8%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.24 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $5.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle wheels to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.9 million in 2017 to $76.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $88.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export vehicle wheels?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Argentina, Germany and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $60.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wheels?
The HS code for vehicle wheels is subheading 8708.70. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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