Corticosteroid hormones imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corticosteroid hormones by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 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 | $2.4M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 4 t |
Where South Africa imports corticosteroid hormones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 92% |
| France | $100K | 4.2% |
| United States | $82K | 3.4% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $334.74 per kg, close to the world average of $400.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa corticosteroid hormones imports (HS 2937.21): 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 2937.21: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone (dehydrohydrocortisone).
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid hormones imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported corticosteroid hormones worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid hormones to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid hormones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $334.74 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $400.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid hormones to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid hormones?
The HS code for corticosteroid hormones is subheading 2937.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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