Dolomite imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.0 million of dolomite in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 50% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.8 million.
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 | $2.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 43.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 22.6K t |
Where South Africa imports dolomite from
Most of the value came from Namibia (40%), China (32%), Spain (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+905% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $808K | 40% |
| China | $649K | 32% |
| Spain | $415K | 20% |
| Norway | $103K | 5% |
| India | $56K | 2.8% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2518
| 2518.20 | Dolomite, calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular… | 69% |
| 2518.10 | Dolomite, not calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular… | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 150% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Dolomite exports from South Africa
Exports of dolomite by South Africa reached $662 thousand in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (47%), Thailand (27%), Mozambique (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $310K | 47% |
| Thailand | $181K | 27% |
| Mozambique | $69K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $66K | 10% |
| Botswana | $9K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $9K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $7K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.3% |
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 2518: Dolomite, whether or not calcined or sintered, including dolomite roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of dolomite imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dolomite worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply dolomite to South Africa?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($808 thousand), followed by China (32%) and Spain (20%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 905% on the year.
What is the average import price of dolomite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $0.04 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 imports of dolomite to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export dolomite?
Yes. South Africa exported $662 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Thailand and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dolomite?
The HS code for dolomite is heading 2518. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2518.20 (69% of the value) and 2518.10 (31%). 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 2518 page.
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