Heterocyclic oxygen compound exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported heterocyclic oxygen compound worth $25.2 million (18.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.0 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 | $25.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.5M | 21.7K t |
Where South Africa exports heterocyclic oxygen compound to
United States alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.1M | 68% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $997K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $563K | 2.2% |
| Argentina | $529K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $421K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $189K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $166K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $130K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2932
| 2932.12 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure… | 75% |
| 2932.13 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, furfuryl… | 18% |
| 2932.19 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, n.e.c. in… | 2.4% |
| 2932.99 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, no lactones or unfused furan rings (hydrogenated or not) in the structure, other than… | 2.3% |
| 2932.14 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, sucralose | 1% |
| 2932.11 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure… | 0.7% |
| 2932.20 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, lactones | 0.5% |
| 2932.95 | Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, (other than lactones or compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2932.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 90% below the world average of $13.95, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heterocyclic oxygen compound imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $24.2 million of heterocyclic oxygen compound in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (49%), Eswatini (16%), United Kingdom (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 49% |
| Eswatini | $4.0M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| India | $889K | 3.7% |
| France | $545K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $320K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $216K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only.
Common questions
What is the value of heterocyclic oxygen compound exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported heterocyclic oxygen compound worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 122 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy heterocyclic oxygen compound from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average export price of heterocyclic oxygen compound per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $13.95 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 heterocyclic oxygen compound from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.5 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $42.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import heterocyclic oxygen compound?
Yes. South Africa imported $24.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Eswatini and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $25.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for heterocyclic oxygen compound?
The HS code for heterocyclic oxygen compound is heading 2932. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2932.12 (75% of the value) and 2932.13 (18%). 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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