Halogenated phenol imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported halogenated phenol worth $2.8 million (252 tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 252 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 132 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 335 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 212 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 167 t |
Where South Africa imports halogenated phenol from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (47%), India (39%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 47% |
| India | $1.1M | 39% |
| China | $237K | 8.4% |
| Indonesia | $122K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $42K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2908
| 2908.19 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts: other than pentachlorophenol (ISO) | 69% |
| 2908.99 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof: other than dinoseb (ISO), and 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol… | 31% |
| 2908.11 | Phenol or phenol-alcohol derivatives containing only halogen substituents and their salts: pentachlorophenol (ISO) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.22 per kg, 252% above the world average of $3.19. 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.
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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 2908: Phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated phenol imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported halogenated phenol worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated phenol to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (39%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogenated phenol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.22 per kg in 2024, 252% above the world average of $3.19 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 halogenated phenol to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for halogenated phenol?
The HS code for halogenated phenol is heading 2908. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2908.19 (69% of the value) and 2908.99 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2908 page.
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