Animal extract imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.4 million of animal extract in 2024 (9 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.5 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 | $4.4M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 9 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 38 t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 20 t |
Where South Africa imports animal extract from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 54% |
| United States | $1.0M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $558K | 13% |
| India | $130K | 3% |
| Denmark | $77K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $44K | 1% |
| Italy | $41K | 1% |
| Argentina | $37K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3001
| 3001.90 | Glands and other organs: heparin and its salts: other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001 | 86% |
| 3001.20 | Glands and other organs: extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $474.03 per kg, 82% above the world average of $259.89. 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.
Animal extract exports from South Africa
Exports of animal extract by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 60% |
| Belgium | $449K | 24% |
| Colombia | $100K | 5.3% |
| India | $35K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 1.6% |
| Lesotho | $25K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $20K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $19K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.7% |
| New Zealand | $11K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3001: Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of animal extract imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported animal extract worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal extract to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (23%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $474.03 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $259.89 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 animal extract to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2017 at $21.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export animal extract?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Colombia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal extract?
The HS code for animal extract is heading 3001. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 3001.90 (86% of the value) and 3001.20 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3001 page.
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