Phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes worth $4.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
Where South Africa imports phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 55% |
| India | $1.2M | 27% |
| Belgium | $653K | 15% |
| Germany | $99K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, close to the world average of $3.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2921.51: Amine-function compounds: aromatic amines and their derivatives: o-, m-, p-phenylenediamine, diaminotoluenes and their derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (27%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes?
The HS code for phenylenediamines and diaminotoluenes is subheading 2921.51. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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