Carbides (other types) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported carbides (other types) worth $54.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 64 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $185.6 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 | $54.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $89.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $119.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $86.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $68.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $148.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $185.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 3.5K t |
Where South Africa exports carbides (other types) to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.0M | 64% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 11% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $715K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $416K | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $404K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.86 per kg, 40% below the world average of $34.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbides (other types) imports to South Africa
Imports of carbides (other types) by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $667K | 55% |
| Austria | $267K | 22% |
| Germany | $107K | 8.9% |
| Luxembourg | $84K | 6.9% |
| Canada | $49K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.8% |
| United States | $8K | 0.7% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa carbides (other types) exports (HS 2849.90): 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 2849.90: Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of carbides (other types) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported carbides (other types) worth $54.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 64 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbides (other types) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($35.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Australia (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbides (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.86 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $34.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of carbides (other types) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $54.4 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $185.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also import carbides (other types)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Austria and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $53.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbides (other types)?
The HS code for carbides (other types) is subheading 2849.90. 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 2849 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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