Superphosphate fertilizer (standard) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported superphosphate fertilizer (standard) worth $4.6 million (12.6 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. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $4.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 17.7K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 61% above the world average of $0.23. 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.
Superphosphate fertilizer (standard) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $692 thousand of superphosphate fertilizer (standard) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $388K | 56% |
| Angola | $138K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $45K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $26K | 3.7% |
| Namibia | $23K | 3.3% |
| Lesotho | $20K | 2.9% |
| Botswana | $3K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa superphosphate fertilizer (standard) imports (HS 3103.19): 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 3103.19: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, superphosphates, other than containing by weight 35% or more of diphosphorus pentaoxide (P2O5).
Common questions
What is the value of superphosphate fertilizer (standard) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported superphosphate fertilizer (standard) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply superphosphate fertilizer (standard) to South Africa?
Israel was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of superphosphate fertilizer (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $0.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of superphosphate fertilizer (standard) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export superphosphate fertilizer (standard)?
Yes. South Africa exported $692 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Angola and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for superphosphate fertilizer (standard)?
The HS code for superphosphate fertilizer (standard) is subheading 3103.19. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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