Metal chloride oxides (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal chloride oxides (other) by South Africa reached $6.2 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $6.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 3.3K t |
Where South Africa imports metal chloride oxides (other) from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.9M | 63% |
| United States | $2.2M | 36% |
| China | $70K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
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 metal chloride oxides (other) imports (HS 2827.49): 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 2827.49: Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: other than of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of metal chloride oxides (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal chloride oxides (other) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chloride oxides (other) to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United States (36%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chloride oxides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal chloride oxides (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chloride oxides (other)?
The HS code for metal chloride oxides (other) is subheading 2827.49. 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 2827 page.
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