Alkylated hydrocarbon imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkylated hydrocarbon by South Africa reached $105.6 million in 2024 (69.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 147 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $140.4 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 | $105.6M | 69.2K t |
| 2023 | $116.4M | 71.3K t |
| 2022 | $140.4M | 73.1K t |
| 2021 | $113.4M | 71.8K t |
| 2020 | $81.1M | 68.5K t |
| 2019 | $83.3M | 67.3K t |
| 2018 | $93.1M | 71.8K t |
| 2017 | $76.8M | 63.6K t |
Where South Africa imports alkylated hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from Spain (49%), Saudi Arabia (43%), China (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $51.9M | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45.7M | 43% |
| China | $6.9M | 6.6% |
| Qatar | $592K | 0.6% |
| United States | $129K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 0.1% |
| France | $88K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $47K | 0% |
| Israel | $29K | 0% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
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 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902.
Common questions
What is the value of alkylated hydrocarbon imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $105.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 147 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkylated hydrocarbon to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($51.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (43%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkylated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.66 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 alkylated hydrocarbon to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.8 million in 2017 to $105.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $140.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon is heading 3817. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3817.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3817 page.
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