Granite exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $55.5 million of granite in 2024 (206.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 148 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $94.0 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 | $55.5M | 206.8K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 254.1K t |
| 2022 | $94.0M | 339.1K t |
| 2021 | $84.7M | 317.4K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 287.4K t |
| 2019 | $70.9M | 308.8K t |
| 2018 | $74.0M | 320.4K t |
| 2017 | $75.1M | 337.1K t |
Where South Africa exports granite to
The largest buyer markets were China (24%), Italy (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 24% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $3.8M | 6.9% |
| United States | $2.7M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2516
| 2516.11 | Granite: crude or roughly trimmed | 75% |
| 2516.12 | Granite: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 22% |
| 2516.90 | Monumental or building stone: n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs… | 2.7% |
| 2516.20 | Sandstone:. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2516.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 200% above the world average of $0.09. 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.
Granite imports to South Africa
Imports of granite by South Africa reached $3.2 million in 2024 (24.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Zimbabwe (44%), Lesotho (33%), Namibia (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 44% |
| Lesotho | $1.0M | 33% |
| Namibia | $313K | 9.9% |
| India | $239K | 7.5% |
| Australia | $86K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $33K | 1% |
| China | $24K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $22K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of granite exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported granite worth $55.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 206.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 148 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy granite from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Italy (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of granite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $0.09 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 granite from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $75.1 million in 2017 to $55.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $94.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import granite?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for granite?
The HS code for granite is heading 2516. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2516.11 (75% of the value) and 2516.12 (22%). 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 2516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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