Chromium trioxide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported chromium trioxide worth $3.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
Where South Africa imports chromium trioxide from
Most of the value came from Kazakhstan (44%), Turkey (36%), Estonia (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.7M | 44% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 37% |
| Estonia | $425K | 11% |
| China | $238K | 6.1% |
| India | $97K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chromium trioxide exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $17.3 million of chromium trioxide in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 54 countries. Most of it went to China (25%), United States (9%), Brazil (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 25% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $975K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $874K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $847K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $525K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $505K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa chromium trioxide imports (HS 2819.10): 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 2819.10: Chromium trioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium trioxide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported chromium trioxide worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium trioxide to South Africa?
Kazakhstan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (36%) and Estonia (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of chromium trioxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium trioxide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export chromium trioxide?
Yes. South Africa exported $17.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Brazil. That compares with imports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for chromium trioxide?
The HS code for chromium trioxide is subheading 2819.10. 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 2819 page.
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