Chloride imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $23.2 million of chloride in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $23.2M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 27.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 23.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 19.7K t |
Where South Africa imports chloride from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), China (28%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.0M | 39% |
| China | $6.4M | 28% |
| United States | $2.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $672K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $648K | 2.8% |
| France | $498K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $424K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $337K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $311K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.49 | Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: other than of copper | 27% |
| 2827.32 | Chlorides: of aluminium | 23% |
| 2827.20 | Chlorides: of calcium | 13% |
| 2827.39 | Chlorides: other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel | 9.8% |
| 2827.10 | Chlorides: of ammonium | 9.1% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 8.7% |
| 2827.51 | Bromides: of sodium or of potassium | 4.4% |
| 2827.41 | Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: of copper | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 49% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Chloride exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported chloride worth $7.4 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (23%), Namibia (17%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+736% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.7M | 23% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $958K | 13% |
| Ghana | $463K | 6.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $392K | 5.3% |
| Malawi | $315K | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $276K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $272K | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $213K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $196K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chloride worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by China (28%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of chloride to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2022 at $26.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export chloride?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Namibia and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2827.49 (27% of the value) and 2827.32 (23%). 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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