Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
Zambia exported $3.0 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16700% on 2023.
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 | $3.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $18K | 47 t |
| 2022 | $17K | 78 t |
| 2021 | $83K | 238 t |
| 2020 | $19K | 64 t |
| 2019 | $0K | 0 t |
Where Zambia exports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to
One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.3M | 75% |
| South Africa | $385K | 13% |
| Botswana | $217K | 7.1% |
| Tanzania | $86K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $70K | 2.3% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports to Zambia
In 2024, Zambia imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $1.1 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), United Arab Emirates (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $448K | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $143K | 13% |
| China | $138K | 13% |
| Germany | $109K | 10% |
| Spain | $103K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $76K | 7.1% |
| India | $40K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from Zambia?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Botswana (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19 thousand in 2020 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $636 thousand a year.
Does Zambia also import ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Zambia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Zambia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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