Vinyl acetate imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.8 million of vinyl acetate in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 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 | $2.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 5.0K t |
Where South Africa imports vinyl acetate from
South Korea alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 71% |
| United States | $186K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $183K | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $147K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $104K | 3.7% |
| China | $102K | 3.6% |
| India | $48K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.5% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa vinyl acetate imports (HS 2915.32): 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 2915.32: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vinyl acetate worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate to South Africa?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vinyl acetate to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate?
The HS code for vinyl acetate is subheading 2915.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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