Ceramic trim and finishing pieces imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported ceramic trim and finishing pieces worth $28.9 million (156.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.9M | 156.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 43.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 32.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 26.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 44.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 49.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.8M | 64.3K t |
Where South Africa imports ceramic trim and finishing pieces from
Zambia alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $24.7M | 85% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.5M | 12% |
| India | $302K | 1% |
| Italy | $194K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $106K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $100K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $80K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 71% below the world average of $0.65, 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 trim and finishing pieces exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported ceramic trim and finishing pieces worth $20.1 million (18.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. Most of it went to Botswana (32%), Namibia (14%), DR Congo (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $6.4M | 32% |
| Namibia | $2.8M | 14% |
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 9.8% |
| Lesotho | $1.7M | 8.5% |
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Malawi | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 6% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Eswatini | $680K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $451K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ceramic trim and finishing pieces imports (HS 6907.40): 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 6907.40: Finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic trim and finishing pieces imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ceramic trim and finishing pieces worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 211 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic trim and finishing pieces to South Africa?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by Zimbabwe (12%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic trim and finishing pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic trim and finishing pieces to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.8 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ceramic trim and finishing pieces?
Yes. South Africa exported $20.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and the DR Congo. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic trim and finishing pieces?
The HS code for ceramic trim and finishing pieces is subheading 6907.40. 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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