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South Africa - Unvulcanised Rubber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 22, 2024

South Africa's Unvulcanised Rubber Imports Drop to $4.9 Million in 2023

South Africa Unvulcanised Rubber Imports

In 2023, overseas purchases of unvulcanised rubber decreased by -22.2% to 1K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 145% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 1.3K tons in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, unvulcanised rubber imports reduced to $4.9M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $5.4M in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.South Africa Unvulcanised Rubber Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Unvulcanised Rubber in South Africa (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
India19.099.43622021523397858681,3033,3042,617
United Kingdom96.81391581161411801532997219581,217
Belgium30.917.974.272.845.879.220395.7144227407
China17010395.812925545.922.347.2184128156
NetherlandsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1.336.585.2151
United States3.26.59.32.356.715515814812512293.1
Germany28.623825.529.513559.360.662.593.210674.4
France70798.01241297.12.7N/AN/A23.732.317.3
Italy81.510553.189.349.465.777.398.61882602.2
Sweden1,7771,4249963884953431,170490N/AN/AN/A
Others37.319.369.416.223.511010510575.7196158
Total2,9502,2501,9661,1741,3601,3802,7342,2152,8955,4174,892

Imports by Country

India (394 tons), the UK (287 tons) and China (118 tons) were the main suppliers of unvulcanised rubber imports to South Africa, together accounting for 80% of total imports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +346.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($2.6M) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanised rubber to South Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($1.2M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.3% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +63.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+28.8% per year) and Belgium (+29.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the unvulcanised rubber price amounted to $4,873 per ton (CIF, South Africa), rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($6,986 per ton), while the price for China ($1,320 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unvulcanised rubber market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22192013 - Rubber compounded with carbon black or silica, unvulcanised

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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