Fungicide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fungicide by South Africa reached $70.7 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $106.0 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 | $70.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $89.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $106.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $104.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $85.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $66.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $69.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $76.2M | 8.5K t |
Where South Africa imports fungicide from
Most of the value came from China (17%), India (15%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 17% |
| India | $10.7M | 15% |
| United States | $10.0M | 14% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 14% |
| France | $6.9M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 3% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, close to the world average of $8.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fungicide exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $29.4 million of fungicide in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (13%), Ghana (12%), Turkey (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.7M | 13% |
| Ghana | $3.4M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 9.5% |
| Peru | $2.7M | 9.2% |
| Australia | $2.6M | 8.8% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $955K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa fungicide imports (HS 3808.92): 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 3808.92: Fungicides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of fungicide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported fungicide worth $70.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply fungicide to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by India (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of fungicide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fungicide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.2 million in 2017 to $70.7 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $106.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export fungicide?
Yes. South Africa exported $29.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Ghana and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fungicide?
The HS code for fungicide is subheading 3808.92. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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