Dichloromethane imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dichloromethane worth $3.0 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $3.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 6.6K t |
Where South Africa imports dichloromethane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 79% |
| India | $497K | 17% |
| South Korea | $56K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.4% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dichloromethane exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $481 thousand of dichloromethane in 2024 (348 tonnes). Zambia alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $323K | 67% |
| Zimbabwe | $77K | 16% |
| Botswana | $24K | 5% |
| Namibia | $20K | 4.1% |
| Eswatini | $16K | 3.4% |
| Malawi | $8K | 1.7% |
| Lesotho | $5K | 1% |
| Sierra Leone | $4K | 0.8% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dichloromethane imports (HS 2903.12): 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 2903.12: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of dichloromethane imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dichloromethane worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply dichloromethane to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (17%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of dichloromethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dichloromethane to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dichloromethane?
Yes. South Africa exported $481 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dichloromethane?
The HS code for dichloromethane is subheading 2903.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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