Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $15.8 million of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.4 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 | $15.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 11.6K t |
Where South Africa imports saturated monohydric alcohols (other) from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $14.2M | 90% |
| Germany | $634K | 4% |
| China | $335K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $263K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $132K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $93K | 0.6% |
| India | $43K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $28K | 0.2% |
| France | $27K | 0.2% |
| United States | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $10.6 million of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Chile (40%), India (24%), Pakistan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $4.3M | 41% |
| India | $2.6M | 24% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 11% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 10% |
| China | $409K | 3.9% |
| DR Congo | $299K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $241K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $99K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $79K | 0.7% |
| Peru | $75K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa saturated monohydric alcohols (other) imports (HS 2905.19): 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 2905.19: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported saturated monohydric alcohols (other) worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated monohydric alcohols (other) to South Africa?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Germany (4%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated monohydric alcohols (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export saturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chile, India and Pakistan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated monohydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for saturated monohydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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