Concrete additives exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported concrete additives worth $24.8 million (21.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 19.9K t |
Where South Africa exports concrete additives to
Most of it went to India (13%), Zimbabwe (12%), Zambia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.9M | 12% |
| Zambia | $2.8M | 11% |
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 11% |
| Mozambique | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Botswana | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Lesotho | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 5.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Concrete additives imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $11.3 million of concrete additives in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (47%), United States (17%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 47% |
| United States | $1.9M | 17% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $736K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $555K | 4.9% |
| France | $402K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $266K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $187K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $165K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $120K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa concrete additives exports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported concrete additives worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy concrete additives from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (12%) and Zambia (11%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average export price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of concrete additives from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import concrete additives?
Yes. South Africa imported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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