Quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives worth $4.9 million (301 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.9M | 301 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 164 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 346 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 302 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 338 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 369 t |
Where South Africa imports quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.7M | 56% |
| China | $954K | 20% |
| Ireland | $440K | 9% |
| Belgium | $254K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $235K | 4.8% |
| India | $139K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $98K | 2% |
| United States | $22K | 0.5% |
| France | $13K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.16 per kg, 82% below the world average of $91.90, 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 quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives imports (HS 2933.49): 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 2933.49: Heterocyclic compounds: containing a quinoline or isoquinoline ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, not further fused, other than levorphanol (INN) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 301 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives to South Africa?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.16 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $91.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives?
The HS code for quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives is subheading 2933.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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