Plaster articles exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plaster articles by South Africa reached $25.8 million in 2024 (47.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.8M | 47.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 46.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 38.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 35.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 35.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 34.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 31.7K t |
Where South Africa exports plaster articles to
Most of it went to Zimbabwe (41%), Botswana (23%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $10.5M | 41% |
| Botswana | $6.0M | 23% |
| Zambia | $2.7M | 10% |
| Namibia | $2.5M | 9.5% |
| Mozambique | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Eswatini | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $471K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $369K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $221K | 0.9% |
| Ghana | $108K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not… | 62% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster: n.e.c. in heading no. 6809 | 23% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only)… | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.33. 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.
Plaster articles imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $8.0 million of plaster articles in 2024 (45.3 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 67% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 22% |
| Egypt | $244K | 3% |
| Germany | $169K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $127K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $116K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $49K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $43K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.4% |
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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plaster articles worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster articles from South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Botswana (23%) and Zambia (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.33 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 plaster articles from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also import plaster articles?
Yes. South Africa imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (62% of the value) and 6809.90 (23%). 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 6809 page.
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