Hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate worth $6.7 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 389% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.9 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 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where South Africa imports hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 60% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $934K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $195K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $140K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $97K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $65K | 1% |
| India | $56K | 0.8% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.43, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate imports (HS 2931.34): 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 2931.34: Organo-inorganic compounds: organo-phosphorus derivatives, sodium-3-(hydroxysilyl)propyl methylphosphonate.
Common questions
What is the value of hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 4 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate?
The HS code for hydroxysilyl methylphosphonate is subheading 2931.34. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2931 page.
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