Acetic acid salts (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acetic acid salts (other) by South Africa reached $5.1 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $5.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 5.1K t |
Where South Africa imports acetic acid salts (other) from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 77% |
| South Korea | $548K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $195K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $170K | 3.3% |
| India | $144K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 0.6% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 59% below the world average of $2.02, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic acid salts (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported acetic acid salts (other) worth $690 thousand (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (35%), DR Congo (10%), Senegal (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $245K | 36% |
| DR Congo | $68K | 9.9% |
| Senegal | $59K | 8.6% |
| Lesotho | $38K | 5.6% |
| Botswana | $35K | 5.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $29K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $27K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $24K | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $23K | 3.4% |
| Eswatini | $22K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa acetic acid salts (other) imports (HS 2915.29): 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 2915.29: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid and its salts n.e.c. in item no. 2915.2.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid salts (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported acetic acid salts (other) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetic acid salts (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetic acid salts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $2.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acetic acid salts (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export acetic acid salts (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $690 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Senegal. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid salts (other)?
The HS code for acetic acid salts (other) is subheading 2915.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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