Vitamin B6 (unmixed) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin b6 (unmixed) by South Africa reached $2.4 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.3 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 | $2.4M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 91 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 86 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 67 t |
Where South Africa imports vitamin b6 (unmixed) from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 94% |
| Germany | $101K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.45 per kg, 30% below the world average of $24.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 vitamin b6 (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.25): 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 2936.25: Vitamins: vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin b6 (unmixed) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vitamin b6 (unmixed) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin b6 (unmixed) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (4%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin b6 (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.45 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $24.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin b6 (unmixed) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin b6 (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin b6 (unmixed) is subheading 2936.25. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
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