Vitamin E (unmixed) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported vitamin e (unmixed) worth $15.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $15.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports vitamin e (unmixed) from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Switzerland (28%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 49% |
| Switzerland | $4.3M | 28% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 14% |
| France | $893K | 5.8% |
| United States | $181K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $160K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.01 per kg, close to the world average of $11.44.
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 vitamin e (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.28): 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 2936.28: Vitamins: vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin e (unmixed) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported vitamin e (unmixed) worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin e (unmixed) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Switzerland (28%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin e (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin e (unmixed) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin e (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin e (unmixed) is subheading 2936.28. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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