Alkaloids (other synthetic) exports from South Africa: data and top buyer countries
In 2024, South Africa exported alkaloids (other synthetic) worth $3.7 million (1 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. Value rose 57% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $3.7M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $922K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 3 t |
Where South Africa exports alkaloids (other synthetic) to
The largest buyer markets were Australia (42%), United States (38%), Canada (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.5M | 42% |
| United States | $1.4M | 38% |
| Canada | $652K | 18% |
| India | $58K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Alkaloids (other synthetic) imports to South Africa
Imports of alkaloids (other synthetic) by South Africa reached $402 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Australia (47%), China (32%), India (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $190K | 47% |
| China | $131K | 33% |
| India | $50K | 12% |
| Poland | $24K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
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 2939.80: Alkaloids: natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, esters and other derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 2939.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloids (other synthetic) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported alkaloids (other synthetic) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 60 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkaloids (other synthetic) from South Africa?
Australia was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (38%) and Canada (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
How have exports of alkaloids (other synthetic) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import alkaloids (other synthetic)?
Yes. South Africa imported $402 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, China and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloids (other synthetic)?
The HS code for alkaloids (other synthetic) is subheading 2939.80. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
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