Heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) by South Africa reached $6.1 million in 2024 (568 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 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 | $6.1M | 569 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 640 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 524 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 620 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 419 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 507 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 548 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 383 t |
Where South Africa imports heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 58% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $852K | 14% |
| India | $185K | 3% |
| Spain | $108K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $70K | 1.1% |
| United States | $61K | 1% |
| France | $48K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, 52% below the world average of $22.62, 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 compounds (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) worth $573 thousand (43 tonnes). United States alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $332K | 58% |
| Switzerland | $83K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $43K | 7.4% |
| Angola | $16K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $9K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1% |
| Canada | $6K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) imports (HS 2932.99): 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 2932.99: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, no lactones or unfused furan rings (hydrogenated or not) in the structure, other than isosafrole, 1-(1,3-benzodiaxol-5-yl) propan-2-one, piperonal, safrole, tetrahydrocannabinols (all isomers).
Common questions
What is the value of heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 568 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $573 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other)?
The HS code for heterocyclic oxygen compounds (other) is subheading 2932.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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