Sucralose imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sucralose by South Africa reached $8.9 million in 2024 (330 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $35.2 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 | $8.9M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 134 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 50 t |
Where South Africa imports sucralose from
Most of the value came from Eswatini (44%), China (37%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $3.9M | 44% |
| China | $3.3M | 37% |
| United States | $723K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $364K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $318K | 3.6% |
| France | $241K | 2.7% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.80 per kg, 37% above the world average of $19.55. 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.
Sucralose exports from South Africa
Exports of sucralose by South Africa reached $247 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (33%), Netherlands (29%), Zimbabwe (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $82K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 29% |
| Zimbabwe | $42K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $25K | 10% |
| Kenya | $17K | 7% |
| Botswana | $6K | 2.2% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa sucralose imports (HS 2932.14): 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 2932.14: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, sucralose.
Common questions
What is the value of sucralose imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sucralose worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 165 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sucralose to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (37%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of sucralose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.80 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $19.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sucralose to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 346%. The peak was 2019 at $35.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export sucralose?
Yes. South Africa exported $247 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sucralose?
The HS code for sucralose is subheading 2932.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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