Ether-alcohols (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ether-alcohols (other) by South Africa reached $22.6 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 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 | $22.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 10.7K t |
Where South Africa imports ether-alcohols (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (31%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.2M | 36% |
| China | $7.1M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $910K | 4% |
| India | $824K | 3.6% |
| United States | $722K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $265K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $129K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ether-alcohols (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of ether-alcohols (other) by South Africa reached $1.1 million in 2024 (549 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (26%), Zimbabwe (17%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $289K | 26% |
| Zimbabwe | $191K | 17% |
| Zambia | $130K | 12% |
| Senegal | $100K | 8.8% |
| Botswana | $74K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $55K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $46K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $37K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $33K | 2.9% |
| France | $22K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ether-alcohols (other) imports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-alcohols (other) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by China (31%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether-alcohols (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ether-alcohols (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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