Pyrimidine and piperazine compounds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported pyrimidine and piperazine compounds worth $15.6 million (457 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $40.1 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 | $15.6M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 436 t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 451 t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 479 t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 404 t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $32.6M | 527 t |
| 2017 | $40.1M | 500 t |
Where South Africa imports pyrimidine and piperazine compounds from
Most of the value came from India (44%), China (41%), United Kingdom (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.9M | 44% |
| China | $6.4M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 10% |
| France | $324K | 2.1% |
| United States | $185K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $181K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.14 per kg, 83% below the world average of $205.34, 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.
Pyrimidine and piperazine compounds exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.3 million of pyrimidine and piperazine compounds in 2024 (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.6M | 80% |
| United States | $355K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $196K | 6% |
| South Korea | $47K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $33K | 1% |
| Eswatini | $10K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa pyrimidine and piperazine compounds imports (HS 2933.59): 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 2933.59: Heterocyclic compounds: containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure, (other than malonylurea and its derivatives, loprazolam, mecloqualone, methaqualone, zipeprol, and salts thereof) n.e.c. in 2933.5.
Common questions
What is the value of pyrimidine and piperazine compounds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported pyrimidine and piperazine compounds worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply pyrimidine and piperazine compounds to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (41%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of pyrimidine and piperazine compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.14 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $205.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pyrimidine and piperazine compounds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.1 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export pyrimidine and piperazine compounds?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pyrimidine and piperazine compounds?
The HS code for pyrimidine and piperazine compounds is subheading 2933.59. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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