Flat woven carpet (finished, other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.0 million of flat woven carpet (finished, other) in 2024 (255 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $3.0M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 658 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 965 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 991 t |
Where South Africa imports flat woven carpet (finished, other) from
India alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 69% |
| China | $468K | 16% |
| Turkey | $307K | 10% |
| France | $44K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $32K | 1.1% |
| United States | $26K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $12K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.77 per kg, 122% above the world average of $5.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flat woven carpet (finished, other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported flat woven carpet (finished, other) worth $781 thousand (127 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (31%), Namibia (28%), Zambia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $241K | 31% |
| Namibia | $219K | 28% |
| Zambia | $59K | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $50K | 6.4% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 4.6% |
| United States | $31K | 4% |
| Lesotho | $29K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $28K | 3.6% |
| Eswatini | $23K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa flat woven carpet (finished, other) imports (HS 5702.99): 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 5702.99: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20.
Common questions
What is the value of flat woven carpet (finished, other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported flat woven carpet (finished, other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat woven carpet (finished, other) to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat woven carpet (finished, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.77 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $5.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat woven carpet (finished, other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export flat woven carpet (finished, other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat woven carpet (finished, other)?
The HS code for flat woven carpet (finished, other) is subheading 5702.99. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5702 page.
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