Marble exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of marble by Namibia reached $50.9 million in 2024 (135.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. Value rose 67% on 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.9M | 135.0K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 92.4K t |
| 2022 | $43.8M | 110.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 59.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 39.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 66.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 68.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 87.8K t |
Where Namibia exports marble to
Most of it went to Italy (38%), China (36%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.1M | 38% |
| China | $18.5M | 36% |
| India | $7.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Greece | $601K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $594K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $299K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $247K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $129K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2515
| 2515.12 | Marble rough blocks | 55% |
| 2515.11 | Marble blocks | 45% |
| 2515.20 | Alabaster | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2515.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia marble exports (HS 2515): 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 2515: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of marble exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported marble worth $50.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 127 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries buy marble from Namibia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by China (36%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average export price of marble per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of marble from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $50.9 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble?
The HS code for marble is heading 2515. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2515.12 (55% of the value) and 2515.11 (45%).
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 Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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