Fertiliser distributors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fertiliser distributors worth $3.6 million (195 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 64% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 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 | $3.6M | 195 t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 590 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 570 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 440 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 178 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 180 t |
Where South Africa imports fertiliser distributors from
Most of the value came from Germany (45%), Brazil (17%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 45% |
| Brazil | $596K | 17% |
| France | $409K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $258K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $158K | 4.4% |
| United States | $157K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $124K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $100K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $88K | 2.4% |
| China | $50K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.47 per kg, 37% above the world average of $13.52. 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.
Fertiliser distributors exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fertiliser distributors worth $2.2 million (131 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.4M | 63% |
| DR Congo | $305K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $219K | 9.9% |
| Liberia | $136K | 6.2% |
| Namibia | $36K | 1.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $30K | 1.4% |
| United States | $23K | 1% |
| Cameroon | $22K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $16K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fertiliser distributors imports (HS 8432.42): 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 8432.42: Spreaders and distributors: for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use: fertiliser distributors.
Common questions
What is the value of fertiliser distributors imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fertiliser distributors worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply fertiliser distributors to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of fertiliser distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.47 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $13.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fertiliser distributors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fertiliser distributors?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertiliser distributors?
The HS code for fertiliser distributors is subheading 8432.42. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 page.
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