Creosote oil exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of creosote oil by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 36 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $979K | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa exports creosote oil to
Most of it went to Uganda (34%), Eswatini (30%), Zimbabwe (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.0M | 34% |
| Eswatini | $916K | 30% |
| Zimbabwe | $782K | 26% |
| Malawi | $94K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $77K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $74K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $38K | 1.3% |
| Venezuela | $13K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 creosote oil exports (HS 2707.91): 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 2707.91: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: creosote oils.
Common questions
What is the value of creosote oil exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported creosote oil worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 36 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy creosote oil from South Africa?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Eswatini (30%) and Zimbabwe (26%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average export price of creosote oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of creosote oil from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $978 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2019 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for creosote oil?
The HS code for creosote oil is subheading 2707.91. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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