Nitriles (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nitriles (other) by South Africa reached $9.2 million in 2024 (851 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.7 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 | $9.2M | 851 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 719 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 798 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1,000 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 924 t |
Where South Africa imports nitriles (other) from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 59% |
| India | $1.6M | 18% |
| Japan | $949K | 10% |
| Germany | $443K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $148K | 1.6% |
| France | $129K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $125K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 1.1% |
| United States | $101K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $94K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.75 per kg, 149% above the world average of $4.31. 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.
Nitriles (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of nitriles (other) by South Africa reached $210 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to France (37%), Zimbabwe (25%), Norway (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $78K | 37% |
| Zimbabwe | $53K | 25% |
| Norway | $18K | 8.4% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 5.3% |
| Botswana | $9K | 4.4% |
| Lesotho | $9K | 4.2% |
| Namibia | $7K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $4K | 2.1% |
| Madagascar | $4K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa nitriles (other) imports (HS 2926.90): 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 2926.90: Nitrile-function compounds: n.e.c. heading no. 2926.
Common questions
What is the value of nitriles (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported nitriles (other) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 851 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitriles (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (18%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitriles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.75 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitriles (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export nitriles (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Zimbabwe and Norway. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitriles (other)?
The HS code for nitriles (other) is subheading 2926.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2926 page.
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