Pentaerythritol imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.2 million of pentaerythritol in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.4K t |
Where South Africa imports pentaerythritol from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 65% |
| Sweden | $501K | 22% |
| Germany | $231K | 10% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
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 pentaerythritol imports (HS 2905.42): 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 2905.42: Alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol.
Common questions
What is the value of pentaerythritol imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pentaerythritol worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 100 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply pentaerythritol to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Sweden (22%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pentaerythritol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pentaerythritol to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pentaerythritol?
The HS code for pentaerythritol is subheading 2905.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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