Sodium silicate (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported sodium silicate (other) worth $5.8 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 93% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $5.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 5.1K t |
Where South Africa exports sodium silicate (other) to
Zambia alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.0M | 69% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 27% |
| Namibia | $59K | 1% |
| Canada | $49K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $31K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $29K | 0.5% |
| Botswana | $13K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Sodium silicate (other) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $2.9 million of sodium silicate (other) in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Egypt alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.1M | 71% |
| Netherlands | $298K | 10% |
| Brazil | $108K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $98K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $74K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $52K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $47K | 1.6% |
| United States | $45K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $35K | 1.2% |
| China | $27K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sodium silicate (other) exports (HS 2839.19): 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 2839.19: Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium silicate (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sodium silicate (other) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries buy sodium silicate (other) from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (27%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average export price of sodium silicate (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sodium silicate (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import sodium silicate (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, the Netherlands and Brazil. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium silicate (other)?
The HS code for sodium silicate (other) is subheading 2839.19. 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 2839 page.
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