Amino alcohols (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported amino alcohols (other) worth $8.3 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
Where South Africa imports amino alcohols (other) from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Italy (18%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 49% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 18% |
| Germany | $560K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $516K | 6.2% |
| United States | $495K | 6% |
| Belgium | $484K | 5.9% |
| India | $472K | 5.7% |
| France | $74K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $32K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 64% below the world average of $5.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa amino alcohols (other) imports (HS 2922.19): 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 2922.19: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters: salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2922.1.
Common questions
What is the value of amino alcohols (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported amino alcohols (other) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply amino alcohols (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of amino alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amino alcohols (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for amino alcohols (other)?
The HS code for amino alcohols (other) is subheading 2922.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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