Butanone exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $58.9 million of butanone in 2024 (43.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 71 countries for exports of this product. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $100.0 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 | $58.9M | 43.2K t |
| 2023 | $72.9M | 55.8K t |
| 2022 | $100.0M | 47.4K t |
| 2021 | $75.7M | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $67.6M | 51.9K t |
| 2019 | $68.2M | 58.1K t |
| 2018 | $84.9M | 56.5K t |
| 2017 | $75.0M | 56.2K t |
Where South Africa exports butanone to
Most of it went to United States (44%), Belgium (23%), India (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.7M | 44% |
| Belgium | $13.7M | 23% |
| India | $3.8M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $623K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $613K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 2914.12: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, butanone (methyl ethyl ketone).
Common questions
What is the value of butanone exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported butanone worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 71 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy butanone from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($25.7 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average export price of butanone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butanone from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $75.0 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $100.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for butanone?
The HS code for butanone is subheading 2914.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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