Furfuraldehyde exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported furfuraldehyde worth $18.9 million (15.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 42 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.7 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 | $18.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 15.1K t |
Where South Africa exports furfuraldehyde to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.2M | 65% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Brazil | $898K | 4.7% |
| Argentina | $529K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $421K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $175K | 0.9% |
| India | $105K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $92K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $59K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa furfuraldehyde exports (HS 2932.12): 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 2932.12: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, 2-furaldehyde (furfuraldehyde).
Common questions
What is the value of furfuraldehyde exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported furfuraldehyde worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 42 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy furfuraldehyde from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average export price of furfuraldehyde per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of furfuraldehyde from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for furfuraldehyde?
The HS code for furfuraldehyde is subheading 2932.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
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