Fuel and oil additive imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported fuel and oil additive worth $36.8 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 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 | $36.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 13.8K t |
Where South Africa imports fuel and oil additive from
Most of the value came from India (27%), Germany (19%), Belgium (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 19% |
| Belgium | $6.9M | 19% |
| France | $4.9M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 7.1% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| China | $1.1M | 3% |
| Denmark | $770K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $726K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $598K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, close to the world average of $3.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel and oil additive exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported fuel and oil additive worth $3.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (21%), Zambia (15%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Gabon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $819K | 21% |
| Zambia | $595K | 15% |
| Namibia | $401K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $324K | 8.4% |
| Botswana | $317K | 8.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $285K | 7.4% |
| Madagascar | $267K | 6.9% |
| Mozambique | $184K | 4.8% |
| DR Congo | $160K | 4.1% |
| Gabon | $67K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fuel and oil additive imports (HS 3811.90): 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 3811.90: Oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations, other prepared additives for mineral oils or liquids used as mineral oils (including gasoline), n.e.c. in heading no. 3811.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel and oil additive imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fuel and oil additive worth $36.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel and oil additive to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Belgium (19%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel and oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fuel and oil additive to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $36.8 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fuel and oil additive?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel and oil additive?
The HS code for fuel and oil additive is subheading 3811.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
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