Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) by South Africa reached $8.0 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.3 million.
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 | $8.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 41.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 33.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 4.5K t |
Where South Africa exports ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) to
Zimbabwe alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $6.0M | 75% |
| Tanzania | $518K | 6.5% |
| Zambia | $474K | 5.9% |
| Mozambique | $316K | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $214K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $103K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $94K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $66K | 0.8% |
| Botswana | $59K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $49K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $6.1 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Tanzania (29%), China (25%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 29% |
| China | $1.5M | 25% |
| India | $993K | 16% |
| Brazil | $613K | 10% |
| Spain | $599K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $379K | 6.2% |
| Mozambique | $91K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $72K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $45K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $39K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exports (HS 6907.22): 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 6907.22: 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 weight over 0.5% but not over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Tanzania (6%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 471%. The peak was 2021 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard)?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, China and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) is subheading 6907.22. 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?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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