Ammonia imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammonia by South Africa reached $68.2 million in 2024 (165.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $166.4 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 | $68.2M | 165.3K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 61.3K t |
| 2022 | $166.4M | 148.3K t |
| 2021 | $88.6M | 159.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 110.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 73.0K t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 126.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.5M | 116.5K t |
Where South Africa imports ammonia from
One supplier dominates: Oman accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+941% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $37.9M | 56% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.2M | 22% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $7.8M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $7.0M | 10% |
| United States | $204K | 0.3% |
| China | $60K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2814
| 2814.10 | Ammonia: anhydrous | 100% |
| 2814.20 | Ammonia: in aqueous solution | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2814.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammonia exports from South Africa
Exports of ammonia by South Africa reached $4.6 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $3.6M | 79% |
| Eswatini | $449K | 9.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $197K | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $80K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $71K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $48K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $42K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $18K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.3% |
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 2814: Ammonia; anhydrous or in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonia imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ammonia worth $68.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonia to South Africa?
Oman was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and Trinidad and Tobago (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 941% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonia per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.46 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 ammonia to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.5 million in 2017 to $68.2 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2022 at $166.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export ammonia?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $63.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonia?
The HS code for ammonia is heading 2814. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2814.10 (100% of the value) and 2814.20 (0%). 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 2814 page.
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