Plastic-faced wallpaper imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.4 million of plastic-faced wallpaper in 2024 (682 tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. 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 | $4.4M | 682 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 532 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 684 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 299 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 432 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 308 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 444 t |
Where South Africa imports plastic-faced wallpaper from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), China (21%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 32% |
| China | $922K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $753K | 17% |
| Germany | $540K | 12% |
| Belgium | $272K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $225K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $82K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 1.7% |
| France | $32K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 54% above the world average of $4.20. 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.
Plastic-faced wallpaper exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported plastic-faced wallpaper worth $997 thousand (80 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), Namibia (15%), Mauritius (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+715% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $205K | 21% |
| Namibia | $145K | 15% |
| Mauritius | $134K | 14% |
| Botswana | $77K | 7.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $75K | 7.5% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $47K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $35K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $29K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic-faced wallpaper imports (HS 4814.20): 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 4814.20: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-faced wallpaper imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic-faced wallpaper worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 682 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-faced wallpaper to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (21%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-faced wallpaper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $4.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-faced wallpaper to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic-faced wallpaper?
Yes. South Africa exported $997 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Namibia and Mauritius. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper?
The HS code for plastic-faced wallpaper is subheading 4814.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4814 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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