Cellular PVC foam sheet imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellular pvc foam sheet by South Africa reached $19.1 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $19.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 5.3K t |
Where South Africa imports cellular pvc foam sheet from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), China (27%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.8M | 31% |
| China | $5.1M | 27% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 13% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $774K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $512K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $426K | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $381K | 2% |
| Germany | $365K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $345K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellular PVC foam sheet exports from South Africa
Exports of cellular pvc foam sheet by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (482 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (48%), Mozambique (19%), Botswana (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $680K | 48% |
| Mozambique | $270K | 19% |
| Botswana | $114K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 7.7% |
| Malawi | $51K | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $44K | 3.1% |
| Ghana | $33K | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $24K | 1.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $17K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cellular pvc foam sheet imports (HS 3921.12): 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 3921.12: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular pvc foam sheet imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cellular pvc foam sheet worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular pvc foam sheet to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (27%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular pvc foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellular pvc foam sheet to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cellular pvc foam sheet?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet?
The HS code for cellular pvc foam sheet is subheading 3921.12. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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