Glycoside imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.0 million of glycoside in 2024 (90 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.9 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 | $4.0M | 90 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 73 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 43 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 39 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 32 t |
Where South Africa imports glycoside from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 62% |
| Malaysia | $819K | 20% |
| United States | $346K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $102K | 2.5% |
| India | $97K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $42K | 1% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $15K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2938
| 2938.90 | Glycosides: natural or reproduced by synthesis, other than rutoside (rutin) and its derivatives | 99% |
| 2938.10 | Glycosides: rutoside (rutin) and its derivatives | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2938.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.94 per kg, close to the world average of $39.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycoside exports from South Africa
Exports of glycoside by South Africa reached $447 thousand in 2024 (31 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $224K | 50% |
| Zimbabwe | $115K | 26% |
| United States | $49K | 11% |
| Turkey | $20K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $13K | 2.9% |
| China | $6K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2938: Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of glycoside imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported glycoside worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycoside to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycoside per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.94 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $39.54 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of glycoside to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export glycoside?
Yes. South Africa exported $447 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycoside?
The HS code for glycoside is heading 2938. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2938.90 (99% of the value) and 2938.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2938 page.
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