Engineered wood flooring imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported engineered wood flooring worth $14.2 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $14.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports engineered wood flooring from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 67% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $458K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $161K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $139K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $127K | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | $112K | 0.8% |
| France | $87K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 54% below the world average of $3.84, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa engineered wood flooring imports (HS 4418.75): 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 4418.75: Wood: assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer.
Common questions
What is the value of engineered wood flooring imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported engineered wood flooring worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineered wood flooring to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineered wood flooring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $3.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineered wood flooring to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineered wood flooring?
The HS code for engineered wood flooring is subheading 4418.75. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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