Organo-inorganic compound imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of organo-inorganic compound by South Africa reached $20.2 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.1 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 | $20.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $50.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 8.7K t |
Where South Africa imports organo-inorganic compound from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Germany (21%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 41% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 21% |
| India | $3.5M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $788K | 3.9% |
| United States | $583K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $305K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $237K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $224K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $167K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2931
| 2931.90 | Organo-inorganic compounds: other than tetramethyl lead, tetraethyl lead, tributyltin compounds, and other organo-phosphorus derivatives | 63% |
| 2931.34 | Organo-inorganic compounds: organo-phosphorus derivatives, sodium-3-(hydroxysilyl)propyl methylphosphonate | 33% |
| 2931.10 | Organo-inorganic compounds: tetramethyl lead and tetraethyl lead | 1.6% |
| 2931.39 | Organo-inorganic compounds: other organo-phosphorus derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2931 | 1% |
| 2931.31 | Organo-inorganic compounds: organo-phosphorus derivatives, dimethyl methylphosphonate | 0.5% |
| 2931.20 | Organo-inorganic compounds: tributyltin compounds | 0.3% |
| 2931.38 | Organo-inorganic compounds: organo-phosphorus derivatives, salt of methylphosphonic acid and (aminoiminomethyl)urea (1 : 1) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2931.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Organo-inorganic compound exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported organo-inorganic compound worth $826 thousand (161 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (37%), Angola (17%), Nigeria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $307K | 37% |
| Angola | $142K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $81K | 9.8% |
| Rwanda | $54K | 6.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 4.3% |
| Zambia | $28K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 1.9% |
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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 2931: Other organo-inorganic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of organo-inorganic compound imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported organo-inorganic compound worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply organo-inorganic compound to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Germany (21%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of organo-inorganic compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.82 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 imports of organo-inorganic compound to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $50.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export organo-inorganic compound?
Yes. South Africa exported $826 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Angola and Nigeria. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for organo-inorganic compound?
The HS code for organo-inorganic compound is heading 2931. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2931.90 (63% of the value) and 2931.34 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2931 page.
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