Plaster products exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported plaster products worth $5.9 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 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 | $5.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 7.6K t |
Where South Africa exports plaster products to
Most of it went to Botswana (35%), Zimbabwe (20%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $2.0M | 35% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 20% |
| Namibia | $928K | 16% |
| Eswatini | $509K | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $386K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $263K | 4.5% |
| Lesotho | $180K | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $97K | 1.7% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 1.5% |
| Saint Helena | $58K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaster products imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $242 thousand of plaster products in 2024 (111 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $124K | 51% |
| China | $97K | 40% |
| Turkey | $15K | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 1.8% |
| United States | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.3% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plaster products exports (HS 6809.90): 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 6809.90: Plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster: n.e.c. in heading no. 6809.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster products exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported plaster products worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 143 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster products from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (20%) and Namibia (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plaster products from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import plaster products?
Yes. South Africa imported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Turkey. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster products?
The HS code for plaster products is subheading 6809.90. 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?
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