Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $3.7 million (317 tonnes). Value rose 74% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 317 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 150 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 170 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 218 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 211 t |
Where South Africa imports aromatic carboxylic acids (other) from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+647% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 67% |
| United States | $416K | 11% |
| India | $398K | 11% |
| Germany | $181K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $151K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.60 per kg, close to the world average of $12.07.
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 aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.39): 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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (11%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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