Fatty acids (other species) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fatty acids (other species) by South Africa reached $24.4 million in 2024 (27.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.1 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 | $24.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 28.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 54.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 58.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 48.8K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 42.7K t |
Where South Africa imports fatty acids (other species) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (45%), Malaysia (30%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.0M | 45% |
| Malaysia | $7.4M | 30% |
| United States | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $863K | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $555K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $479K | 2% |
| Portugal | $420K | 1.7% |
| India | $388K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $366K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $341K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acids (other species) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fatty acids (other species) worth $7.0 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (47%), Zimbabwe (25%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.3M | 47% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $952K | 14% |
| Malawi | $460K | 6.6% |
| Zambia | $446K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $37K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $26K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $15K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fatty acids (other species) imports (HS 3823.19): 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids).
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acids (other species) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fatty acids (other species) worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acids (other species) to South Africa?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Malaysia (30%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acids (other species) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.4 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fatty acids (other species)?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Zimbabwe and the Netherlands. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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