Zirconium products exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.7 million of zirconium products in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 58 countries for exports of this product. That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 22.9K t |
Where South Africa exports zirconium products to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 89% |
| Canada | $312K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $188K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $100K | 1.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8109
| 8109.90 | Zirconium: other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109 | 89% |
| 8109.30 | Zirconium: waste and scrap | 11% |
| 8109.20 | Zirconium: unwrought, powders | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8109.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 97% below the world average of $43.82, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of zirconium products exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported zirconium products worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 58 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy zirconium products from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Canada (5%) and Ireland (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average export price of zirconium products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $43.82 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of zirconium products from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $17.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for zirconium products?
The HS code for zirconium products is heading 8109. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 8109.90 (89% of the value) and 8109.30 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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