Polyacetal resin imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.6 million of polyacetal resin in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.4 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 | $5.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
Where South Africa imports polyacetal resin from
Most of the value came from China (21%), South Korea (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 21% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $843K | 15% |
| Israel | $785K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $602K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $390K | 7% |
| Thailand | $158K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $123K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 2.1% |
| United States | $106K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyacetal resin exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $746 thousand of polyacetal resin in 2024 (342 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (47%), DR Congo (13%), Brazil (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $354K | 48% |
| DR Congo | $97K | 13% |
| Brazil | $72K | 9.7% |
| Mauritania | $52K | 6.9% |
| Malawi | $38K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $35K | 4.7% |
| Namibia | $28K | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $20K | 2.7% |
| Eswatini | $10K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa polyacetal resin imports (HS 3907.10): 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 3907.10: Polyacetals: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyacetal resin imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyacetal resin worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyacetal resin to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyacetal resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyacetal resin to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export polyacetal resin?
Yes. South Africa exported $746 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Brazil. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyacetal resin?
The HS code for polyacetal resin is subheading 3907.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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