Oil and chemical tankers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and chemical tankers by South Africa reached $25.5 million in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.5 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 | $25.5M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.5M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 62.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | - |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 0 t |
Where South Africa imports oil and chemical tankers from
The largest suppliers were Angola (37%), Mauritius (26%), Togo (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $9.5M | 37% |
| Mauritius | $6.5M | 26% |
| Togo | $5.1M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 9.7% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 7.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 41% below the world average of $2.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa oil and chemical tankers imports (HS 8901.20): 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 8901.20: Tankers.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and chemical tankers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oil and chemical tankers worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 94 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and chemical tankers to South Africa?
Angola was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Mauritius (26%) and Togo (20%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of oil and chemical tankers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $2.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and chemical tankers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, an increase of 417%. The peak was 2023 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and chemical tankers?
The HS code for oil and chemical tankers is subheading 8901.20. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
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