Felt carpet imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported felt carpet worth $2.9 million (871 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 million.
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 | $2.9M | 871 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 963 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 647 t |
| 2020 | $839K | 302 t |
| 2019 | $769K | 209 t |
| 2018 | $931K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 412 t |
Where South Africa imports felt carpet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $949K | 32% |
| France | $158K | 5.4% |
| India | $141K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $70K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $56K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5704
| 5704.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: of felt, (not tufted or flocked), in the piece, whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area… | 98% |
| 5704.20 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 0.3 m2… | 2.4% |
| 5704.10 | Textile floor coverings: felt tiles, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area of 0.3m2 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, close to the world average of $3.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Felt carpet exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.3 million of felt carpet in 2024 (731 tonnes). Most of it went to New Zealand (43%), Belgium (15%), Mauritius (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $990K | 43% |
| Belgium | $343K | 15% |
| Mauritius | $227K | 9.9% |
| Namibia | $132K | 5.8% |
| Nigeria | $95K | 4.1% |
| Lesotho | $86K | 3.8% |
| Zambia | $83K | 3.6% |
| Botswana | $75K | 3.3% |
| Eswatini | $71K | 3.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5704: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of felt carpet imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported felt carpet worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 871 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt carpet to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (32%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.34 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 felt carpet to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export felt carpet?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to New Zealand, Belgium and Mauritius. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $645 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for felt carpet?
The HS code for felt carpet is heading 5704. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 5704.90 (98% of the value) and 5704.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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