Calcium chloride imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported calcium chloride worth $3.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $3.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 7.0K t |
Where South Africa imports calcium chloride from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 86% |
| India | $150K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 55% above the world average of $0.31. 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.
Calcium chloride exports from South Africa
Exports of calcium chloride by South Africa reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (25%), Zimbabwe (10%), Angola (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $437K | 25% |
| Zimbabwe | $177K | 10% |
| Angola | $148K | 8.3% |
| Ecuador | $141K | 7.9% |
| Uganda | $131K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $98K | 5.5% |
| Costa Rica | $82K | 4.6% |
| Namibia | $76K | 4.3% |
| Madagascar | $63K | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $62K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa calcium chloride imports (HS 2827.20): 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 2827.20: Chlorides: of calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium chloride imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported calcium chloride worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium chloride to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (5%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcium chloride to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export calcium chloride?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium chloride?
The HS code for calcium chloride is subheading 2827.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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