Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $55.3 million (104.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $82.5 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 | $55.3M | 104.3K t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 103.7K t |
| 2022 | $69.8M | 113.5K t |
| 2021 | $79.6M | 155.8K t |
| 2020 | $60.0M | 139.4K t |
| 2019 | $75.1M | 187.9K t |
| 2018 | $82.5M | 167.8K t |
| 2017 | $69.3M | 146.4K t |
Where South Africa imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), Italy (31%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $17.8M | 32% |
| Italy | $16.9M | 31% |
| Spain | $10.6M | 19% |
| China | $5.1M | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 3% |
| Brazil | $906K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $843K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $385K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $354K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $157K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $6.7 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (45%), Eswatini (12%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+964% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $3.0M | 45% |
| Eswatini | $782K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $597K | 8.9% |
| Namibia | $523K | 7.8% |
| Zambia | $448K | 6.7% |
| Seychelles | $317K | 4.7% |
| Botswana | $260K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $137K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $94K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $81K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 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 weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by Italy (31%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.3 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $82.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. South Africa exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $48.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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