Worked building stone exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported worked building stone worth $8.4 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.5 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 | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 5.7K t |
Where Zimbabwe exports worked building stone to
The largest buyer markets were France (33%), Italy (19%), Germany (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.7M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 18% |
| Belgium | $882K | 11% |
| Spain | $367K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $295K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $226K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $109K | 1.3% |
| United States | $103K | 1.2% |
| China | $92K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 66% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 26% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 6.1% |
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 1.9% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 0.4% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 0.2% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 0.1% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worked building stone imports to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe imported $1.6 million of worked building stone in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 80% |
| China | $213K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $72K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.5% |
| India | $4K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe worked building stone exports (HS 6802): 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: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported worked building stone worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy worked building stone from Zimbabwe?
France was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average export price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of worked building stone from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also import worked building stone?
Yes. Zimbabwe imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Mozambique. On balance Zimbabwe is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 6802.93 (66% of the value) and 6802.23 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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