Chloroacetic acids imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloroacetic acids by South Africa reached $7.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
Where South Africa imports chloroacetic acids from
Germany alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 89% |
| India | $611K | 8.7% |
| China | $169K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.19. 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa chloroacetic acids imports (HS 2915.40): 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 2915.40: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of chloroacetic acids imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chloroacetic acids worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 141 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloroacetic acids to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by India (9%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 797% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloroacetic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloroacetic acids to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloroacetic acids?
The HS code for chloroacetic acids is subheading 2915.40. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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