Acetone exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $37.8 million of acetone in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $63.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.8M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.8M | 35.2K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 47.4K t |
| 2021 | $56.6M | 43.4K t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 53.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 78.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 74.8K t |
| 2017 | $63.8M | 77.4K t |
Where South Africa exports acetone to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (43%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Singapore (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $16.2M | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $2.6M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 5.9% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $750K | 2% |
| Thailand | $438K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2914.11: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetone.
Common questions
What is the value of acetone exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported acetone worth $37.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 87 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy acetone from South Africa?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average export price of acetone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of acetone from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $63.8 million in 2017 to $37.8 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetone?
The HS code for acetone is subheading 2914.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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