Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) by South Africa reached $3.5 million in 2024 (674 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $3.5M | 674 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 692 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 702 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
Where South Africa imports oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $897K | 25% |
| India | $182K | 5.2% |
| United States | $149K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $52K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.9% |
| France | $25K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $15K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.18, 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.
Oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) worth $212 thousand (97 tonnes). Eswatini alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $134K | 63% |
| DR Congo | $45K | 21% |
| Namibia | $12K | 5.5% |
| Angola | $8K | 3.6% |
| Botswana | $6K | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2918.99): 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 2918.99: Acids: carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: other than 2,4,5-T (ISO).
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 674 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export oxygenated carboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, the DR Congo and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2918.99. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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