Salicylic acid derivatives (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.3 million of salicylic acid derivatives (other) in 2024 (458 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.0 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 | $2.3M | 458 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 412 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 480 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 441 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 425 t |
Where South Africa imports salicylic acid derivatives (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Japan (25%), Taiwan (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $739K | 32% |
| Japan | $570K | 25% |
| Taiwan | $488K | 21% |
| India | $256K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 2.6% |
| Israel | $46K | 2% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $33K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.43.
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 2918.29: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with phenol function but without other oxygen function), their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2918.2.
Common questions
What is the value of salicylic acid derivatives (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported salicylic acid derivatives (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 458 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply salicylic acid derivatives (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($739 thousand), followed by Japan (25%) and Taiwan (21%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of salicylic acid derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of salicylic acid derivatives (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for salicylic acid derivatives (other)?
The HS code for salicylic acid derivatives (other) is subheading 2918.29. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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