Plaster board (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $4.0 million of plaster board (other) in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.1 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 | $4.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 9.3K t |
Where South Africa exports plaster board (other) to
Botswana alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.4M | 60% |
| Namibia | $601K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $267K | 6.6% |
| Lesotho | $194K | 4.8% |
| Zambia | $161K | 4% |
| Zimbabwe | $116K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $69K | 1.7% |
| Senegal | $61K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $28K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.43. 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 board (other) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported plaster board (other) worth $3.0 million (15.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 86% of it.
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The shipment records behind South Africa plaster board (other) exports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plaster board (other) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster board (other) from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Namibia (15%) and Eswatini (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plaster board (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import plaster board (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Singapore and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $991 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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