Unsupported catalysts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsupported catalysts by South Africa reached $25.4 million in 2024 (2.6 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 $38.0 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 | $25.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.0M | 6.4K t |
Where South Africa imports unsupported catalysts from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), United States (17%), Canada (14%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.1M | 28% |
| United States | $4.3M | 17% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 14% |
| India | $3.0M | 12% |
| China | $2.4M | 9.5% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $458K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $429K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $245K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.80 per kg, 98% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Unsupported catalysts exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported unsupported catalysts worth $16.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (39%), China (28%), Brazil (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $6.5M | 40% |
| China | $4.5M | 28% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $433K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $345K | 2.1% |
| United States | $340K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $311K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $252K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $144K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unsupported catalysts worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.80 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.0 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export unsupported catalysts?
Yes. South Africa exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, China and Brazil. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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