White cement exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of white cement by South Africa reached $8.4 million in 2024 (95.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.1 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 | $8.4M | 95.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 60.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 69.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 76.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 86.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 159.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 147.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 256.5K t |
Where South Africa exports white cement to
One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $7.8M | 92% |
| Lesotho | $353K | 4.2% |
| Eswatini | $108K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $68K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $51K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $25K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 0.2% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
White cement imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $6.5 million of white cement in 2024 (94.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Vietnam alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.4M | 68% |
| Algeria | $731K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $549K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $499K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $266K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa white cement exports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported white cement worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy white cement from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Lesotho (4%) and Eswatini (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average export price of white cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of white cement from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2019 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also import white cement?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. 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 2523 page.
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