Paper machine endless fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported paper machine endless fabric worth $2.2 million (42 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.0 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 | $2.2M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 18 t |
Where South Africa imports paper machine endless fabric from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 61% |
| Austria | $318K | 14% |
| China | $190K | 8.6% |
| India | $79K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $74K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $67K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $45K | 2% |
| United States | $42K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.03 per kg, close to the world average of $60.47.
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 paper machine endless fabric imports (HS 5911.31): 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 5911.31: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machine endless fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported paper machine endless fabric worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machine endless fabric to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Austria (14%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machine endless fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.03 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $60.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper machine endless fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machine endless fabric?
The HS code for paper machine endless fabric is subheading 5911.31. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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