Magnesium powder imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnesium powder by South Africa reached $9.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.0 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 | $9.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 4.2K t |
Where South Africa imports magnesium powder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 77% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 22% |
| Austria | $120K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, close to the world average of $3.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa magnesium powder imports (HS 8104.30): 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 8104.30: Magnesium: raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size, powders.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesium powder imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported magnesium powder worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesium powder to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Austria (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesium powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnesium powder to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesium powder?
The HS code for magnesium powder is subheading 8104.30. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8104 page.
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