Calcined petroleum coke imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $131.4 million of calcined petroleum coke in 2024 (297.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $201.5 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 | $131.4M | 297.6K t |
| 2023 | $170.5M | 258.7K t |
| 2022 | $201.5M | 261.6K t |
| 2021 | $129.5M | 254.9K t |
| 2020 | $69.4M | 267.6K t |
| 2019 | $87.7M | 272.0K t |
| 2018 | $121.3M | 271.6K t |
| 2017 | $95.2M | 343.9K t |
Where South Africa imports calcined petroleum coke from
United States alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76.7M | 58% |
| Brazil | $31.5M | 24% |
| India | $13.4M | 10% |
| Oman | $6.0M | 4.6% |
| China | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcined petroleum coke exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported calcined petroleum coke worth $5.3 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (47%), Mozambique (16%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 47% |
| Mozambique | $834K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $678K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $595K | 11% |
| Germany | $357K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $145K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $37K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $33K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $28K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa calcined petroleum coke imports (HS 2713.12): 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 2713.12: Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of calcined petroleum coke imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported calcined petroleum coke worth $131.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 297.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 132 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcined petroleum coke to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($76.7 million), followed by Brazil (24%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcined petroleum coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcined petroleum coke to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $95.2 million in 2017 to $131.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $201.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export calcined petroleum coke?
Yes. South Africa exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mozambique and Saudi Arabia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $126.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcined petroleum coke?
The HS code for calcined petroleum coke is subheading 2713.12. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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