Aluminum sulfate imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum sulfate by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 7.6K t |
Where South Africa imports aluminum sulfate from
Turkey alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.1M | 77% |
| China | $481K | 18% |
| India | $93K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $15K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $12K | 0.5% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.27, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum sulfate exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported aluminum sulfate worth $1.5 million (984 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (39%), Mozambique (13%), Namibia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $589K | 39% |
| Mozambique | $195K | 13% |
| Namibia | $132K | 8.8% |
| Denmark | $128K | 8.5% |
| Sudan | $119K | 7.9% |
| Eswatini | $97K | 6.5% |
| Malawi | $74K | 5% |
| Senegal | $70K | 4.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $46K | 3.1% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa aluminum sulfate imports (HS 2833.22): 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 2833.22: Sulphates: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum sulfate imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aluminum sulfate worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum sulfate to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (18%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum sulfate to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export aluminum sulfate?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum sulfate?
The HS code for aluminum sulfate is subheading 2833.22. 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 2833 page.
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