Crushed stone exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.6 million of crushed stone in 2024 (66.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 93% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $3.6M | 66.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $533K | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $773K | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 11.8K t |
Where South Africa exports crushed stone to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (26%), Mozambique (18%), Botswana (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $942K | 27% |
| Mozambique | $634K | 18% |
| Botswana | $256K | 7.2% |
| Eswatini | $256K | 7.2% |
| China | $255K | 7.2% |
| United States | $221K | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $207K | 5.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $137K | 3.9% |
| Australia | $71K | 2% |
| Lesotho | $65K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2517
| 2517.49 | Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 45% |
| 2517.10 | Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast… | 28% |
| 2517.41 | Stones: of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated | 19% |
| 2517.30 | Tarred macadam | 8.7% |
| 2517.20 | Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste: whether or not incorporating the materials in item no. 2517.10 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2517.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 150% above the world average of $0.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crushed stone imports to South Africa
Imports of crushed stone by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (36.9 thousand tonnes). Namibia alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.2M | 63% |
| Turkey | $231K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $105K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $99K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 3.2% |
| China | $49K | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $27K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $21K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $21K | 1.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.7% |
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 2517: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516.
Common questions
What is the value of crushed stone exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported crushed stone worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries buy crushed stone from South Africa?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($942 thousand), followed by Mozambique (18%) and Botswana (7%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average export price of crushed stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $0.02 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 exports of crushed stone from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import crushed stone?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Namibia, Turkey and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushed stone?
The HS code for crushed stone is heading 2517. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2517.49 (45% of the value) and 2517.10 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2517 page.
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