Halide compound exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported halide compound worth $4.1 million (73 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $497K | 35 t |
| 2021 | $538K | 33 t |
| 2020 | $559K | 34 t |
| 2019 | $331K | 59 t |
| 2018 | $318K | 90 t |
| 2017 | $811K | 494 t |
Where South Africa exports halide compound to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (50%), United States (29%), China (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.1M | 50% |
| United States | $1.2M | 30% |
| China | $311K | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $122K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $90K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 1.9% |
| Senegal | $57K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.9% |
| Botswana | $35K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2812
| 2812.90 | Halides and halide oxides of non-metals: excluding chloride | 99% |
| 2812.12 | Phosphorus oxychloride | 1.4% |
| 2812.19 | Arsenic trichloride and other chlorides and chloride oxides, n.e.c. in item no. 2812 | 0.1% |
| 2812.17 | Thionyl chloride | 0% |
| 2812.16 | Sulphur dichloride | 0% |
| 2812.11 | Carbonyl dichloride (phosgene) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2812.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.53 per kg, 697% above the world average of $7.09. 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.
Halide compound imports to South Africa
Imports of halide compound by South Africa reached $549 thousand in 2024 (34 tonnes). China alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $294K | 54% |
| Hong Kong | $178K | 32% |
| United States | $58K | 11% |
| Germany | $14K | 2.6% |
| India | $4K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2812: Halides and halide oxides of non-metals.
Common questions
What is the value of halide compound exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported halide compound worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 75 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries buy halide compound from South Africa?
Japan was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (29%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 917% on the year.
What is the average export price of halide compound per kg?
The average declared export value was about $56.53 per kg in 2024, 697% above the world average of $7.09 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 exports of halide compound from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $810 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 410%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import halide compound?
Yes. South Africa imported $549 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hong Kong and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for halide compound?
The HS code for halide compound is heading 2812. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2812.90 (98% of the value) and 2812.12 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2812 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds South Africa trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.