Bituminous mixture exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported bituminous mixture worth $22.0 million (24.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.0M | 24.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 25.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 29.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 38.8K t |
Where South Africa exports bituminous mixture to
Most of it went to Zambia (24%), Zimbabwe (16%), Lesotho (15%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $5.2M | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.4M | 16% |
| Lesotho | $3.3M | 15% |
| Malawi | $2.7M | 12% |
| DR Congo | $2.6M | 12% |
| Mozambique | $2.2M | 9.8% |
| Namibia | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Botswana | $748K | 3.4% |
| New Zealand | $243K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $139K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 80% above the world average of $0.50. 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.
Bituminous mixture imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported bituminous mixture worth $220 thousand (163 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (31%), United States (31%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $68K | 31% |
| United States | $68K | 31% |
| Germany | $28K | 13% |
| Belgium | $19K | 8.6% |
| Namibia | $11K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $10K | 4.7% |
| India | $7K | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.7% |
| China | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 2715: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs).
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous mixture exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported bituminous mixture worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy bituminous mixture from South Africa?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Zimbabwe (16%) and Lesotho (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average export price of bituminous mixture per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of bituminous mixture from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import bituminous mixture?
Yes. South Africa imported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous mixture?
The HS code for bituminous mixture is heading 2715. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2715.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2715 page.
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