Acyclic aldehydes (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acyclic aldehydes (other) by South Africa reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 923 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 946 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 845 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 895 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 940 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 866 t |
Where South Africa imports acyclic aldehydes (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 52% |
| Germany | $520K | 14% |
| Italy | $387K | 11% |
| United States | $378K | 10% |
| India | $136K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $63K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.7% |
| Romania | $58K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $43K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acyclic aldehydes (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of acyclic aldehydes (other) by South Africa reached $329 thousand in 2024 (186 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $171K | 52% |
| Nigeria | $107K | 32% |
| Namibia | $35K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1.3% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.3% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa acyclic aldehydes (other) imports (HS 2912.19): 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 2912.19: Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2912.1.
Common questions
What is the value of acyclic aldehydes (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported acyclic aldehydes (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply acyclic aldehydes (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of acyclic aldehydes (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acyclic aldehydes (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export acyclic aldehydes (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $329 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Nigeria and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acyclic aldehydes (other)?
The HS code for acyclic aldehydes (other) is subheading 2912.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 page.
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