Petroleum resins imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported petroleum resins worth $7.3 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.4 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 | $7.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 6.0K t |
Where South Africa imports petroleum resins from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Germany (17%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 39% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 18% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 16% |
| France | $651K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $410K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $316K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $209K | 2.9% |
| United States | $206K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $84K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $61K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum resins exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported petroleum resins worth $1.1 million (712 tonnes). Angola alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $946K | 89% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 4% |
| Namibia | $29K | 2.7% |
| Malawi | $14K | 1.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa petroleum resins imports (HS 3911.10): 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 3911.10: Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum resins imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported petroleum resins worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum resins to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (17%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum resins to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export petroleum resins?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum resins?
The HS code for petroleum resins is subheading 3911.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3911 page.
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