Organophosphorus chemical compounds exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of organophosphorus chemical compounds by South Africa reached $2.0 million in 2024 (888 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.2 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 | $2.0M | 888 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 719 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa exports organophosphorus chemical compounds to
Most of it went to Botswana (15%), DR Congo (11%), Namibia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $313K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $221K | 11% |
| Namibia | $214K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $175K | 8.5% |
| Angola | $166K | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $146K | 7.2% |
| Nigeria | $135K | 6.6% |
| Australia | $123K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $104K | 5.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $93K | 4.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.31, 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.
Organophosphorus chemical compounds imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $275 thousand of organophosphorus chemical compounds in 2024 (103 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (24%), France (23%), Singapore (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $67K | 24% |
| France | $63K | 23% |
| Singapore | $54K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 10% |
| United States | $23K | 8.4% |
| India | $17K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $6K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa organophosphorus chemical compounds exports (HS 3824.91): 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 3824.91: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methylphosphonate and bis[(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl] methylphosphonate.
Common questions
What is the value of organophosphorus chemical compounds exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported organophosphorus chemical compounds worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 888 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy organophosphorus chemical compounds from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($313 thousand), followed by the DR Congo (11%) and Namibia (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average export price of organophosphorus chemical compounds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of organophosphorus chemical compounds from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2019 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import organophosphorus chemical compounds?
Yes. South Africa imported $275 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Singapore. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for organophosphorus chemical compounds?
The HS code for organophosphorus chemical compounds is subheading 3824.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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