Quartz exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of quartz by Ethiopia reached $3.6 million in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 181% a year on average.
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 | $3.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $238K | 631 t |
| 2020 | $70K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $3K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $3K | 0 t |
Where Ethiopia exports quartz to
China alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2506
| 2506.10 | Quartz: other than natural sands | 100% |
| 2506.20 | Quartzite blocks | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia quartz exports (HS 2506): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2506: Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of quartz exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported quartz worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy quartz from Ethiopia?
China was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Sri Lanka (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of quartz per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of quartz from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for quartz?
The HS code for quartz is heading 2506. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2506.10 (100% of the value) and 2506.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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