Ceramic floor and wall tiles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $100.4 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles in 2024 (305.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $145.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100.4M | 305.5K t |
| 2023 | $112.7M | 163.6K t |
| 2022 | $119.1M | 202.4K t |
| 2021 | $129.4M | 256.1K t |
| 2020 | $97.9M | 229.9K t |
| 2019 | $128.9M | 314.7K t |
| 2018 | $145.3M | 287.0K t |
| 2017 | $128.7M | 267.9K t |
Where South Africa imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (25%), India (22%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $25.0M | 25% |
| India | $22.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $17.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $13.9M | 14% |
| China | $9.7M | 9.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $849K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6907
| 6907.21 | Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by… | 55% |
| 6907.40 | Finishing ceramics | 29% |
| 6907.23 | Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by… | 7.2% |
| 6907.22 | Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by… | 6.1% |
| 6907.30 | Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 35% below the world average of $0.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $40.9 million (60.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (29%), Botswana (22%), Namibia (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $11.9M | 29% |
| Botswana | $9.2M | 22% |
| Namibia | $3.6M | 8.7% |
| Mozambique | $2.6M | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| DR Congo | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| Eswatini | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| Lesotho | $1.8M | 4.4% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Tanzania | $789K | 1.9% |
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 6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $100.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles to South Africa?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by India (22%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $0.51 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 imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.7 million in 2017 to $100.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $145.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export ceramic floor and wall tiles?
Yes. South Africa exported $40.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $59.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles is heading 6907. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6907.21 (55% of the value) and 6907.40 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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