Ammonium chloride imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammonium chloride by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 5.6K t |
Where South Africa imports ammonium chloride from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 51% |
| China | $919K | 44% |
| India | $85K | 4% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 212% above the world average of $0.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammonium chloride exports from South Africa
Exports of ammonium chloride by South Africa reached $479 thousand in 2024 (433 tonnes). Namibia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $297K | 62% |
| Botswana | $63K | 13% |
| Zambia | $49K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $31K | 6.5% |
| Ghana | $18K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $5K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ammonium chloride imports (HS 2827.10): 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 2827.10: Chlorides: of ammonium.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium chloride imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ammonium chloride worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium chloride to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (44%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ammonium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 212% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonium chloride to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ammonium chloride?
Yes. South Africa exported $479 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium chloride?
The HS code for ammonium chloride is subheading 2827.10. 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 2827 page.
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