Penicillin antibiotics imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of penicillin antibiotics by South Africa reached $8.4 million in 2024 (226 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $8.4M | 226 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 238 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 356 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 270 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 222 t |
Where South Africa imports penicillin antibiotics from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.0M | 84% |
| China | $1.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.03 per kg, close to the world average of $39.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa penicillin antibiotics imports (HS 2941.10): 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 2941.10: Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin antibiotics imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported penicillin antibiotics worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 226 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin antibiotics to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (16%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin antibiotics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.03 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $39.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of penicillin antibiotics to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin antibiotics?
The HS code for penicillin antibiotics is subheading 2941.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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