Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $8.0 million of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 125 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.0 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 | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 24.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 37.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 45.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 41.1K t |
Where South Africa exports ceramic flooring blocks and tiles to
Most of it went to Eswatini (31%), Namibia (23%), Botswana (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.5M | 31% |
| Namibia | $1.8M | 23% |
| Botswana | $1.4M | 17% |
| Lesotho | $905K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $454K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $159K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $126K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $123K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $123K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $94K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 47% below the world average of $0.62, 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 flooring blocks and tiles imports to South Africa
Imports of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles by South Africa reached $18.2 million in 2024 (127.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 215 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $18.1M | 99% |
| China | $141K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ceramic flooring blocks and tiles exports (HS 6904.90): 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 6904.90: Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks).
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic flooring blocks and tiles from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Namibia (23%) and Botswana (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
Yes. South Africa imported $18.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mozambique, China and Vietnam. That compares with exports of $8.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
The HS code for ceramic flooring blocks and tiles is subheading 6904.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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