Polyhydric alcohols (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyhydric alcohols (other) by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 772 t |
Where South Africa imports polyhydric alcohols (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 86% |
| Germany | $181K | 6% |
| France | $178K | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $28K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
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 2905.49: Alcohols: polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4.
Common questions
What is the value of polyhydric alcohols (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyhydric alcohols (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyhydric alcohols (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (6%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyhydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyhydric alcohols (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyhydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for polyhydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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