Nitride exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $9.5 million of nitride in 2024 (139 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 67 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.5M | 139 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $22.5M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $28.7M | 264 t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 248 t |
Where South Africa exports nitride to
Ireland alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.0M | 53% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 21% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 19% |
| United States | $374K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $87K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $64K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $57K | 0.6% |
| China | $38K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.58 per kg, 395% above the world average of $13.86. 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.
Nitride imports to South Africa
Imports of nitride by South Africa reached $3.1 million in 2024 (137 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (43%), Germany (39%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 43% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 39% |
| United States | $340K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 7.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2850: Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading no. 2849.
Common questions
What is the value of nitride exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported nitride worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 67 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitride from South Africa?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Japan (21%) and Canada (19%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of nitride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $68.58 per kg in 2024, 395% above the world average of $13.86 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 exports of nitride from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $28.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import nitride?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitride?
The HS code for nitride is heading 2850. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2850.00. 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 2850 page.
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