Cut building stone (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $7.9 million of cut building stone (other) in 2024 (27.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.9 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 | $7.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 53.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 34.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 4.5K t |
Where South Africa exports cut building stone (other) to
China alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 86% |
| Lesotho | $286K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $210K | 2.7% |
| Botswana | $205K | 2.6% |
| Eswatini | $110K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $77K | 1% |
| Zambia | $65K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $43K | 0.5% |
| France | $39K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.43, 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.
Cut building stone (other) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported cut building stone (other) worth $460 thousand (818 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $368K | 80% |
| Brazil | $28K | 6.2% |
| India | $17K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $13K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $12K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $5K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cut building stone (other) exports (HS 6802.29): 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 6802.29: Stone: monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Common questions
What is the value of cut building stone (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cut building stone (other) worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy cut building stone (other) from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Lesotho (4%) and Zimbabwe (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average export price of cut building stone (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cut building stone (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cut building stone (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $460 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Brazil and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut building stone (other)?
The HS code for cut building stone (other) is subheading 6802.29. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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