Bulk insecticide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.7 million of bulk insecticide in 2024 (187 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 187 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 273 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 195 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 103 t |
Where South Africa imports bulk insecticide from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (44%), France (31%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.6M | 44% |
| France | $1.2M | 31% |
| United States | $330K | 8.9% |
| Denmark | $266K | 7.1% |
| Israel | $161K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $128K | 3.4% |
| China | $52K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.87 per kg, 92% above the world average of $10.36. 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.
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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 3808.62: Insecticides: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk insecticide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported bulk insecticide worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 187 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk insecticide to South Africa?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (31%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.87 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $10.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk insecticide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk insecticide?
The HS code for bulk insecticide is subheading 3808.62. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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