Carbon dioxide exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.9 million of carbon dioxide in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $5.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 13.7K t |
Where South Africa exports carbon dioxide to
The largest buyer markets were Zambia (33%), Mozambique (26%), Zimbabwe (23%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.9M | 33% |
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 23% |
| Botswana | $447K | 7.6% |
| Namibia | $330K | 5.6% |
| Malawi | $235K | 4% |
| Lesotho | $28K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $25K | 0.4% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $8K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon dioxide imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported carbon dioxide worth $2.4 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Mozambique (32%), Eswatini (21%), Singapore (19%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $771K | 32% |
| Eswatini | $501K | 21% |
| Singapore | $444K | 19% |
| Israel | $307K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58K | 2.5% |
| China | $43K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $31K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $22K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $17K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa carbon dioxide exports (HS 2811.21): 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 2811.21: Carbon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon dioxide exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported carbon dioxide worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon dioxide from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Mozambique (26%) and Zimbabwe (23%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon dioxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of carbon dioxide from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import carbon dioxide?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mozambique, Eswatini and Singapore. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon dioxide?
The HS code for carbon dioxide is subheading 2811.21. 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 2811 page.
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