Aluminum hydroxide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum hydroxide by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.8 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 | $5.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 10.8K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminum hydroxide from
Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), Germany (25%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 25% |
| United States | $724K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $557K | 9.5% |
| India | $441K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $439K | 7.5% |
| China | $356K | 6.1% |
| France | $246K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $143K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum hydroxide exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported aluminum hydroxide worth $416 thousand (106 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Finland accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $389K | 94% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $10K | 2.5% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminum hydroxide imports (HS 2818.30): 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 2818.30: Aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum hydroxide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminum hydroxide worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum hydroxide to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (25%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum hydroxide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminum hydroxide?
Yes. South Africa exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Finland, Zimbabwe and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum hydroxide?
The HS code for aluminum hydroxide is subheading 2818.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2818 page.
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