Imide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $27.5 million of imide in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports imide from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 54% |
| India | $3.1M | 11% |
| France | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $742K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $629K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $356K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $313K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2925
| 2925.29 | Imines and their derivatives: salts thereof: other than chlordimeform (ISO) | 70% |
| 2925.11 | Imides and their derivatives: saccharin and its salts | 16% |
| 2925.19 | Imides and their derivatives: other than saccharin and glutethimide (INN) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.15 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Imide exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported imide worth $2.9 million (310 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (45%), Zambia (25%), Kenya (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 45% |
| Zambia | $738K | 25% |
| Kenya | $232K | 8% |
| Tanzania | $130K | 4.5% |
| Malawi | $123K | 4.2% |
| Namibia | $105K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $80K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $73K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $18K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2925: Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of imide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported imide worth $27.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply imide to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by India (11%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of imide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.15 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.11 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 imide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $27.5 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export imide?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Zambia and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for imide?
The HS code for imide is heading 2925. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2925.29 (70% of the value) and 2925.11 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2925 page.
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