Perchlorates and bromates imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of perchlorates and bromates by South Africa reached $3.9 million in 2024 (524 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.9M | 524 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 146 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 302 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 316 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 294 t |
Where South Africa imports perchlorates and bromates from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), China (30%), Chile (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 36% |
| China | $1.2M | 30% |
| Chile | $577K | 15% |
| Vietnam | $316K | 8% |
| Brazil | $254K | 6.5% |
| United States | $126K | 3.2% |
| France | $44K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, 33% below the world average of $11.22, 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.
Perchlorates and bromates exports from South Africa
Exports of perchlorates and bromates by South Africa reached $965 thousand in 2024 (121 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $603K | 63% |
| Namibia | $284K | 29% |
| United States | $37K | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $9K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa perchlorates and bromates imports (HS 2829.90): 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 2829.90: Perchlorates: bromates and perbromates: iodates and periodates.
Common questions
What is the value of perchlorates and bromates imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported perchlorates and bromates worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply perchlorates and bromates to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (30%) and Chile (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of perchlorates and bromates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $11.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of perchlorates and bromates to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export perchlorates and bromates?
Yes. South Africa exported $965 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for perchlorates and bromates?
The HS code for perchlorates and bromates is subheading 2829.90. 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 2829 page.
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