Antimony oxide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported antimony oxide worth $4.7 million (333 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 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 | $4.7M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 774 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 512 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 454 t |
Where South Africa imports antimony oxide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 64% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 22% |
| France | $648K | 14% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.13 per kg, close to the world average of $11.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antimony oxide exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $328 thousand of antimony oxide in 2024 (33 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $247K | 76% |
| Turkey | $42K | 13% |
| Angola | $23K | 6.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa antimony oxide imports (HS 2825.80): 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 2825.80: Antimony oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of antimony oxide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported antimony oxide worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 93 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply antimony oxide to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Belgium (22%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of antimony oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.13 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $11.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of antimony oxide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export antimony oxide?
Yes. South Africa exported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Turkey and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for antimony oxide?
The HS code for antimony oxide is subheading 2825.80. 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 2825 page.
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