Butanol isomers (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of butanol isomers (other) by South Africa reached $11.2 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 16.9K t |
Where South Africa exports butanol isomers (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (41%), India (21%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.5M | 41% |
| India | $2.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $296K | 2.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $287K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $228K | 2% |
| Finland | $125K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $83K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $51K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butanol isomers (other) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $738 thousand of butanol isomers (other) in 2024 (406 tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $380K | 52% |
| United States | $230K | 31% |
| Taiwan | $96K | 13% |
| Germany | $18K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
| India | $2K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa butanol isomers (other) exports (HS 2905.14): 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 2905.14: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13.
Common questions
What is the value of butanol isomers (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported butanol isomers (other) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 66 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy butanol isomers (other) from South Africa?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (21%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average export price of butanol isomers (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butanol isomers (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import butanol isomers (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $738 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Taiwan. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanol isomers (other)?
The HS code for butanol isomers (other) is subheading 2905.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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