Worked building stone exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $17.0 million of worked building stone in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $17.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 32.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 13.3K t |
Where Namibia exports worked building stone to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.1M | 89% |
| China | $824K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $540K | 3.2% |
| Oman | $165K | 1% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $34K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $25K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 87% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 6.2% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 3.1% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 2.9% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 0.4% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 0.1% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 84% above the world average of $0.70. 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.
Worked building stone imports to Namibia
Namibia imported $1.1 million of worked building stone in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $956K | 90% |
| China | $66K | 6.2% |
| India | $11K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $5K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia worked building stone exports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported worked building stone worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy worked building stone from Namibia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by China (5%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average export price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of worked building stone from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Namibia also import worked building stone?
Yes. Namibia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and India. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (87% of the value) and 6802.21 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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