Acyclic ethers (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acyclic ethers (other) by South Africa reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 887 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports acyclic ethers (other) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 59% |
| China | $633K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $259K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $42K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 117% above the world average of $1.05. 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.
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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 2909.19: Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether.
Common questions
What is the value of acyclic ethers (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported acyclic ethers (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply acyclic ethers (other) to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (17%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of acyclic ethers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acyclic ethers (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for acyclic ethers (other)?
The HS code for acyclic ethers (other) is subheading 2909.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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