Natural gums and resins imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural gums and resins by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (431 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $3.0M | 431 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 382 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 501 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 699 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports natural gums and resins from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (25%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 43% |
| India | $756K | 25% |
| Germany | $212K | 7% |
| United States | $187K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $131K | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $74K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 1.5% |
| France | $38K | 1.3% |
| Somalia | $26K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.04 per kg, 98% above the world average of $3.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural gums and resins exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported natural gums and resins worth $2.1 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Portugal (36%), Vietnam (34%), Namibia (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $745K | 36% |
| Vietnam | $711K | 34% |
| Namibia | $111K | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | $110K | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $110K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 4.7% |
| Argentina | $70K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $58K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $19K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa natural gums and resins imports (HS 1301.90): 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gums and resins imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported natural gums and resins worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gums and resins to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (25%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.04 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $3.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural gums and resins to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export natural gums and resins?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Vietnam and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $933 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
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