Rosin imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.5 million of rosin in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 20% more than in 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 | $7.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.9K t |
Where South Africa imports rosin from
Most of the value came from Brazil (40%), Portugal (10%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.0M | 40% |
| Portugal | $737K | 9.8% |
| China | $498K | 6.6% |
| France | $495K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $452K | 6% |
| Sweden | $411K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $366K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $358K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $288K | 3.8% |
| India | $274K | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 3806
| 3806.30 | Ester gums | 37% |
| 3806.10 | Rosin and resin acids | 33% |
| 3806.90 | Rosin: spirit and oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 3806 | 29% |
| 3806.20 | Rosin and resin: salts of rosin, of resin acids or of derivatives of rosin or resin acids, other than salts of rosin adducts | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rosin exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported rosin worth $1.4 million (338 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (29%), Australia (23%), Namibia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $387K | 29% |
| Australia | $305K | 23% |
| Namibia | $140K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $119K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 4.1% |
| Madagascar | $55K | 4.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $46K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $43K | 3.2% |
| Zambia | $38K | 2.8% |
| Eswatini | $27K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 3806: Rosin and resin acids and derivatives thereof; rosin spirit and rosin oils; run gums.
Common questions
What is the value of rosin imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rosin worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rosin to South Africa?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Portugal (10%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of rosin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rosin to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export rosin?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Australia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rosin?
The HS code for rosin is heading 3806. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 3806.30 (37% of the value) and 3806.10 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3806 page.
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