Quartz imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.0 million of quartz in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 3.7K t |
Where South Africa imports quartz from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 94% |
| Italy | $89K | 3% |
| Brazil | $25K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $21K | 0.7% |
| India | $16K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2506
| 2506.10 | Quartz: other than natural sands | 96% |
| 2506.20 | Quartzite: whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 71% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Quartz exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported quartz worth $1.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $677K | 65% |
| Botswana | $55K | 5.3% |
| France | $45K | 4.3% |
| Lesotho | $35K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 3.3% |
| United States | $32K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 2.4% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 2% |
| Madagascar | $16K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $15K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2506: Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not 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 quartz imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported quartz worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply quartz to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of quartz per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $0.21 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 quartz to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export quartz?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Botswana and France. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for quartz?
The HS code for quartz is heading 2506. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 2506.10 (96% of the value) and 2506.20 (4%). 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 2506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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