Carpet and floor covering imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $5.6 million of carpet and floor covering in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $5.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 995 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 901 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 851 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 578 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 821 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 918 t |
Where South Africa imports carpet and floor covering from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 51% |
| India | $1.9M | 34% |
| Turkey | $239K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $111K | 2% |
| Thailand | $89K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $83K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $53K | 1% |
| Chile | $32K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 68% below the world average of $4.30, 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.
Carpet and floor covering exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $3.7 million of carpet and floor covering in 2024 (458 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (46%), Botswana (14%), Tanzania (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.7M | 46% |
| Botswana | $503K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $321K | 8.8% |
| Lesotho | $301K | 8.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $167K | 4.6% |
| Zambia | $165K | 4.5% |
| Eswatini | $97K | 2.6% |
| United States | $86K | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 5705: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of carpet and floor covering imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported carpet and floor covering worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply carpet and floor covering to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (34%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of carpet and floor covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $4.30 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 carpet and floor covering to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export carpet and floor covering?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carpet and floor covering?
The HS code for carpet and floor covering is heading 5705. In South Africa all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5705.00. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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