Aldehyde imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aldehyde by South Africa reached $10.2 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 26% 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 | $10.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.8K t |
Where South Africa imports aldehyde from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 53% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 15% |
| United States | $1.0M | 10% |
| Spain | $462K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $404K | 4% |
| India | $358K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $147K | 1.4% |
| France | $141K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $141K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $87K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 2912
| 2912.19 | Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2912.1 | 36% |
| 2912.60 | Paraformaldehyde | 24% |
| 2912.41 | Aldehydes: aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) | 18% |
| 2912.42 | Aldehydes: aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) | 9% |
| 2912.29 | Aldehydes: cyclic, without other oxygen function, other than benzaldehyde | 4.6% |
| 2912.12 | Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde) | 2.7% |
| 2912.50 | Aldehydes: cyclic polymers of aldehydes | 2.2% |
| 2912.49 | Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function: other than vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)… | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aldehyde exports from South Africa
Exports of aldehyde by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (820 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (25%), Rwanda (11%), Mozambique (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+749% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $469K | 25% |
| Rwanda | $216K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $182K | 9.7% |
| Malawi | $154K | 8.1% |
| Nigeria | $151K | 8% |
| France | $146K | 7.7% |
| Namibia | $136K | 7.2% |
| Botswana | $92K | 4.9% |
| Argentina | $72K | 3.8% |
| Zambia | $68K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde.
Common questions
What is the value of aldehyde imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aldehyde worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply aldehyde to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of aldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.19 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of aldehyde to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export aldehyde?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aldehyde?
The HS code for aldehyde is heading 2912. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2912.19 (36% of the value) and 2912.60 (24%). 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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