Sodium sulfide imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.1 million of sodium sulfide in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.6K t |
Where South Africa imports sodium sulfide from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 66% |
| Germany | $610K | 29% |
| France | $52K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $37K | 1.8% |
| India | $26K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium sulfide exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported sodium sulfide worth $681 thousand (718 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $348K | 51% |
| DR Congo | $149K | 22% |
| Botswana | $69K | 10% |
| Zimbabwe | $55K | 8.1% |
| Namibia | $35K | 5.1% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 3% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.2% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sodium sulfide imports (HS 2830.10): 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 2830.10: Sulphides: of sodium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfide imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sodium sulfide worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfide to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (29%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium sulfide to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sodium sulfide?
Yes. South Africa exported $681 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfide?
The HS code for sodium sulfide is subheading 2830.10. 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 2830 page.
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