Cyclic monocarboxylic acids imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.1 million of cyclic monocarboxylic acids in 2024 (25 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $997K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $654K | 11 t |
Where South Africa imports cyclic monocarboxylic acids from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Japan (29%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $947K | 46% |
| Japan | $602K | 29% |
| Italy | $197K | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $193K | 9.3% |
| India | $115K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.4% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.45 per kg, 174% above the world average of $30.08. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cyclic monocarboxylic acids imports (HS 2916.20): 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 2916.20: Acids: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of cyclic monocarboxylic acids imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cyclic monocarboxylic acids worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyclic monocarboxylic acids to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($947 thousand), followed by Japan (29%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyclic monocarboxylic acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.45 per kg in 2024, 174% above the world average of $30.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyclic monocarboxylic acids to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $654 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyclic monocarboxylic acids?
The HS code for cyclic monocarboxylic acids is subheading 2916.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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