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APIs for South Africa

Buyers in South Africa can order any of the 385 products in our APIs division. In South Africa the strongest demand is from mining and mineral processing, petrochemicals and fuels and generic pharmaceuticals. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Gauteng (Johannesburg, Midrand), Durban and eThekwini and Sasolburg. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

South Africa Sample products

385products in this division

16–22 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying APIs to South Africa

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 16–22 days to Durban and Cape Town. Air cargo to Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB) takes 3–5 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is SAHPRA. Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are IP, BP, USP and Ph. Eur..

Grades in this division

IPBPUSPPh. Eur.JP (on request)In-house / manufacturer specificationMicronised / particle-size specified

Pharma compliance in South Africa

Authority	SAHPRA
Seaports	Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
Airports	Johannesburg O. R. Tambo (JNB), Cape Town (CPT)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Importers need a SARS customs client code, and declarations are normally lodged by a clearing agent. Chemical imports fall under environmental rules administered by the DFFE, and the Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations govern classification in the workplace. ITAC permits apply to certain listed goods. APIs and scheduled substances need SAHPRA permits, and suppliers are expected to provide GMP evidence. Controlled precursors require separate authorisation. Dangerous goods must comply with IMDG or IATA rules.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
16–22 daysOcean transit to Durban
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: DFFE / Department of Employment and Labour (Hazardous Chemical Agents Regulations).

Indicative total by sea: 23–39 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for South Africa

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
SAHPRA import permit for APIs and scheduled substances
ITAC import permit where applicable
Customs declaration (SAD 500) via clearing agent
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in APIs

Antibiotic & Antibacterial APIs 60 Antiviral, Antifungal & Antiparasitic APIs 39 Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory APIs 28 CNS & Psychiatric APIs 61 Cardiovascular & Antihypertensive APIs 41 Antidiabetic, Hormone & Metabolic APIs 47 Respiratory & Antiallergic APIs 30 Gastrointestinal APIs 25 Oncology APIs 12 Vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs 42

A selection we ship to South Africa

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full APIs range

Sulindac

CAS: 38194-50-2
Formula: C₂₀H₁₇FO₃S
MW: 356.4 g/mol

ZX-004016

Thiocolchicoside

CAS: 602-41-5
Formula: C₂₇H₃₃NO₁₀S
MW: 563.6 g/mol

ZX-004017

Tizanidine HCl

CAS: 64461-82-1
Formula: C₉H₉Cl₂N₅S
MW: 290.17 g/mol

ZX-004018

Agomelatine

CAS: 138112-76-2
Formula: C₁₅H₁₇NO₂
MW: 243.3 g/mol

ZX-004019

Amisulpride

CAS: 71675-85-9
Formula: C₁₇H₂₇N₃O₄S
MW: 369.5 g/mol

ZX-004020

Amitriptyline HCl

CAS: 549-18-8
Formula: C₂₀H₂₄ClN
MW: 313.9 g/mol

ZX-004021

Aripiprazole

CAS: 129722-12-9
Formula: C₂₃H₂₇Cl₂N₃O₂
MW: 448.4 g/mol

ZX-004022

Benzhexol

CAS: 144-11-6
Formula: C₂₀H₃₁NO
MW: 301.5 g/mol

ZX-004023

Benzocaine

CAS: 94-09-7
Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₂
MW: 165.19 g/mol

ZX-004024

Biperiden HCl

CAS: 1235-82-1
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀ClNO
MW: 347.9 g/mol

ZX-004025

Buspirone HCl

CAS: 33386-08-2
Formula: C₂₁H₃₂ClN₅O₂
MW: 422 g/mol

ZX-004026

Caffeine

CAS: 58-08-2
Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂
MW: 194.19 g/mol

ZX-004027

Questions

APIs for South Africa

Do you ship APIs to South Africa?

Yes. We ship by sea to Durban and Cape Town, by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a APIs shipment to South Africa?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to SAHPRA is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to South Africa take?

Allow 16–22 days for ocean transit or 3–5 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

What information should I include when requesting an API quotation?

State the molecule, required pharmacopoeia and edition, quantity, intended use and destination country. Mention any special needs such as micronised particle size, a specific polymorph or limits on residual solvents. If your regulator needs manufacturer documents, list them too, so we can confirm availability before pricing.

Can you supply small API samples for formulation trials?

Many APIs can be supplied in development quantities for pre-formulation and stability work. The available sample size depends on the manufacturer and on how the molecule is regulated. Share your project stage and the amount you need, and we will advise what can ship as a sample and what requires a full commercial order.

Other divisions for South Africa

Lab Reagents Solvents (HPLC & GC) Biochemicals Impurity Reference Standards Pharmaceutical Intermediates Inorganics & Metals Specialty Chemicals

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