Radioactive compounds (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of radioactive compounds (other) by South Africa reached $54.6 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 119 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 120% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54.6M | 74 t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 46 t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $48.5M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $37.7M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 59 t |
| 2017 | $60.0M | 185 t |
Where South Africa exports radioactive compounds (other) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Brazil (8%), Turkey (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.4M | 41% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 8% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 6.5% |
| France | $3.2M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $742.25 per kg, close to the world average of $629.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radioactive compounds (other) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $11.3 million of radioactive compounds (other) in 2024 (40 tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (18%), Russia (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 19% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 12% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 10% |
| United States | $904K | 8% |
| Australia | $764K | 6.7% |
| Poland | $434K | 3.8% |
| Finland | $204K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $156K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa radioactive compounds (other) exports (HS 2844.40): 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 2844.40: Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds: radioactive residues.
Common questions
What is the value of radioactive compounds (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported radioactive compounds (other) worth $54.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries buy radioactive compounds (other) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by Brazil (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average export price of radioactive compounds (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $742.25 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $629.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of radioactive compounds (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60.0 million in 2017 to $54.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $60.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import radioactive compounds (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Russia and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $43.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for radioactive compounds (other)?
The HS code for radioactive compounds (other) is subheading 2844.40. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2844 page.
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