Phthalic anhydride imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported phthalic anhydride worth $2.8 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $242K | 270 t |
| 2020 | $706K | 974 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $283K | 276 t |
| 2017 | $451K | 470 t |
Where South Africa imports phthalic anhydride from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.14, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa phthalic anhydride imports (HS 2917.35): 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 2917.35: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of phthalic anhydride imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported phthalic anhydride worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 108 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply phthalic anhydride to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of phthalic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phthalic anhydride to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $451 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 517%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for phthalic anhydride?
The HS code for phthalic anhydride is subheading 2917.35. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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