Triethanolamine imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported triethanolamine worth $5.4 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% 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 | $5.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.0K t |
Where South Africa imports triethanolamine from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (43%), Saudi Arabia (41%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 44% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 41% |
| United Arab Emirates | $355K | 6.5% |
| United States | $194K | 3.6% |
| China | $138K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $104K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $48K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa triethanolamine imports (HS 2922.15): 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 2922.15: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, triethanolamine.
Common questions
What is the value of triethanolamine imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported triethanolamine worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 140 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply triethanolamine to South Africa?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (41%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of triethanolamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of triethanolamine to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for triethanolamine?
The HS code for triethanolamine is subheading 2922.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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