Hydrazine exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported hydrazine worth $91.4 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $351.7 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 | $91.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $121.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $136.9M | 93.8K t |
| 2021 | $132.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $118.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $319.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $351.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $135.8M | 11.2K t |
Where South Africa exports hydrazine to
The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), Netherlands (15%), Japan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+626% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.2M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 15% |
| Japan | $12.7M | 14% |
| India | $6.8M | 7.4% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $2.7M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.1M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2825
| 2825.30 | Vanadium oxides and hydroxides | 77% |
| 2825.60 | Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide | 19% |
| 2825.90 | Inorganic bases, metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2825 | 3.2% |
| 2825.80 | Antimony oxides | 0.4% |
| 2825.50 | Copper oxides and hydroxides | 0.3% |
| 2825.20 | Lithium oxide and hydroxide | 0.2% |
| 2825.10 | Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts | 0.1% |
| 2825.40 | Nickel oxides and hydroxides | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2825.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.46 per kg, 46% above the world average of $7.14. 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.
Hydrazine imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $29.4 million of hydrazine in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Australia (23%), China (14%), Peru (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $6.9M | 24% |
| China | $4.3M | 15% |
| Peru | $3.1M | 11% |
| Norway | $2.4M | 8% |
| Chile | $2.2M | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| United States | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.5% |
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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 2825: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrazine exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported hydrazine worth $91.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydrazine from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydrazine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.46 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $7.14 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 hydrazine from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $135.8 million in 2017 to $91.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $351.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import hydrazine?
Yes. South Africa imported $29.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, China and Peru. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $62.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrazine?
The HS code for hydrazine is heading 2825. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2825.30 (77% of the value) and 2825.60 (19%). 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 2825 page.
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