Hormone imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.8 million of hormone in 2024 (12 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $5.8M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 42 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 6 t |
Where South Africa imports hormone from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Italy (14%), New Zealand (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 44% |
| Italy | $833K | 15% |
| New Zealand | $687K | 12% |
| Denmark | $411K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $388K | 6.7% |
| United States | $300K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $156K | 2.7% |
| France | $150K | 2.6% |
| Argentina | $75K | 1.3% |
| India | $48K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2937
| 2937.21 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone) and prednisolone… | 42% |
| 2937.23 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: oestrogens and progestogens | 27% |
| 2937.22 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: halogenated derivatives of corticosteroidal hormones | 11% |
| 2937.29 | Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone (dehydrocortisone), prednisolone… | 10% |
| 2937.19 | Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: other than somatotropin, (its… | 6% |
| 2937.90 | Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis: derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including… | 3.3% |
| 2937.50 | Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues | 0.6% |
| 2937.12 | Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: insulin and its salts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2937.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $464.90 per kg, 94% below the world average of $7,660.21, 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.
Hormone exports from South Africa
Exports of hormone by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (39 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $931K | 74% |
| Zambia | $103K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $54K | 4.3% |
| United States | $53K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $40K | 3.2% |
| Uganda | $29K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $8K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.5% |
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 2937: Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives and structural analogues thereof, including chain modified polypeptides, used primarily as hormones..
Common questions
What is the value of hormone imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hormone worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply hormone to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (14%) and New Zealand (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of hormone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $464.90 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $7,660.21 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 hormone to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export hormone?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Spain. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hormone?
The HS code for hormone is heading 2937. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2937.21 (42% of the value) and 2937.23 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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