Metal chlorides (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal chlorides (other) by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 381 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 573 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 937 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 604 t |
Where South Africa imports metal chlorides (other) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), India (37%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $841K | 37% |
| India | $831K | 37% |
| Germany | $208K | 9.1% |
| France | $143K | 6.3% |
| United States | $111K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $40K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $25K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal chlorides (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of metal chlorides (other) by South Africa reached $924 thousand in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Namibia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $544K | 59% |
| Eswatini | $107K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $86K | 9.3% |
| Botswana | $46K | 4.9% |
| Malawi | $39K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $19K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $17K | 1.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $14K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.3% |
| Lesotho | $8K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa metal chlorides (other) imports (HS 2827.39): 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 2827.39: Chlorides: other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel.
Common questions
What is the value of metal chlorides (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported metal chlorides (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chlorides (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($840 thousand), followed by India (37%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chlorides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.83 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 chlorides (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export metal chlorides (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $924 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chlorides (other)?
The HS code for metal chlorides (other) is subheading 2827.39. 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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