Oxygen gas exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oxygen gas by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 8.9K t |
Where South Africa exports oxygen gas to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (46%), Namibia (12%), Botswana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.4M | 46% |
| Namibia | $366K | 12% |
| Botswana | $313K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $312K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $256K | 8.5% |
| Zambia | $167K | 5.6% |
| Lesotho | $97K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $75K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $16K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 348% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa oxygen gas exports (HS 2804.40): 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 2804.40: Oxygen.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygen gas exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported oxygen gas worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy oxygen gas from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Namibia (12%) and Botswana (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of oxygen gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 348% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of oxygen gas from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygen gas?
The HS code for oxygen gas is subheading 2804.40. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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