Worked stone (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.3 million of worked stone (other) in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.0 million.
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 | $3.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 27.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 5.8K t |
Where South Africa imports worked stone (other) from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 78% below the world average of $1.01, 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.
Worked stone (other) exports from South Africa
Exports of worked stone (other) by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Botswana (15%), Zimbabwe (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $246K | 17% |
| Botswana | $219K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $166K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $121K | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $115K | 8.1% |
| Namibia | $77K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 4.1% |
| Eswatini | $56K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $52K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $47K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa worked stone (other) imports (HS 6802.99): 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 6802.99: Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of worked stone (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported worked stone (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked stone (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (37%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked stone (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worked stone (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export worked stone (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Botswana and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked stone (other)?
The HS code for worked stone (other) is subheading 6802.99. 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 6802 page.
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