Imidazole compounds (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of imidazole compounds (other) by South Africa reached $4.3 million in 2024 (334 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.8 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 | $4.3M | 334 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 302 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 502 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 287 t |
Where South Africa imports imidazole compounds (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 73% |
| India | $511K | 12% |
| Belgium | $241K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $145K | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $87K | 2% |
| Latvia | $76K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.86 per kg, 60% below the world average of $31.88, 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 imidazole compounds (other) imports (HS 2933.29): 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 2933.29: Heterocyclic compounds: with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and its derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of imidazole compounds (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported imidazole compounds (other) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 334 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply imidazole compounds (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (12%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of imidazole compounds (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.86 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $31.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of imidazole compounds (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for imidazole compounds (other)?
The HS code for imidazole compounds (other) is subheading 2933.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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