Organic peroxides imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.8 million of organic peroxides in 2024 (628 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 628 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 683 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 818 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 823 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 531 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 918 t |
Where South Africa imports organic peroxides from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 61% |
| Belgium | $667K | 18% |
| Germany | $494K | 13% |
| Turkey | $197K | 5.2% |
| India | $102K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.54. 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.
Organic peroxides exports from South Africa
Exports of organic peroxides by South Africa reached $400 thousand in 2024 (133 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $221K | 55% |
| Mauritius | $76K | 19% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 9.1% |
| Kenya | $25K | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $14K | 3.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.2% |
| Botswana | $4K | 1% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.9% |
| Liberia | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa organic peroxides imports (HS 2909.60): 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 2909.60: Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of organic peroxides imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported organic peroxides worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 628 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply organic peroxides to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of organic peroxides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of organic peroxides to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export organic peroxides?
Yes. South Africa exported $400 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mauritius and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for organic peroxides?
The HS code for organic peroxides is subheading 2909.60. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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