Ethyl acetate exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $45.9 million of ethyl acetate in 2024 (38.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 78 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.7 million.
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 | $45.9M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $68.1M | 53.7K t |
| 2022 | $68.7M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $60.2M | 45.3K t |
| 2020 | $47.2M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.0M | 52.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.0M | 38.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.8M | 52.5K t |
Where South Africa exports ethyl acetate to
Most of it went to Belgium (33%), United States (26%), Nigeria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $15.1M | 33% |
| United States | $12.0M | 26% |
| Nigeria | $4.2M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 7.3% |
| France | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 3% |
| Brazil | $837K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $619K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $567K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Ethyl acetate imports to South Africa
Imports of ethyl acetate by South Africa reached $626 thousand in 2024 (628 tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $487K | 78% |
| China | $68K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 7.3% |
| United States | $11K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $6K | 1% |
| France | $3K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $2K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ethyl acetate exports (HS 2915.31): 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 2915.31: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl acetate exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported ethyl acetate worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 78 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethyl acetate from South Africa?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Nigeria (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethyl acetate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethyl acetate from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.8 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $68.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import ethyl acetate?
Yes. South Africa imported $626 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl acetate?
The HS code for ethyl acetate is subheading 2915.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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