Marble rough blocks exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of marble rough blocks by Namibia reached $28.0 million in 2024 (90.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 49% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.0M | 90.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 64.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 64.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 34.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 39.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 53.9K t |
Where Namibia exports marble rough blocks to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 60% |
| India | $7.4M | 26% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $510K | 1.8% |
| Greece | $334K | 1.2% |
| Oman | $247K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $129K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $114K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $98K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.23. 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 rough blocks exports (HS 2515.12): 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 2515.12: Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of marble rough blocks exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported marble rough blocks worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy marble rough blocks from Namibia?
China was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by India (26%) and Brazil (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of marble rough blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of marble rough blocks from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble rough blocks?
The HS code for marble rough blocks is subheading 2515.12. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Namibia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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