Plastic flooring imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic flooring by South Africa reached $61.1 million in 2024 (60.7 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 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 | $61.1M | 60.7K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 53.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 80.5K t |
| 2021 | $51.0M | 70.5K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 73.8K t |
| 2019 | $59.3M | 69.5K t |
| 2018 | $56.9M | 69.0K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 52.6K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic flooring from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.4M | 73% |
| France | $6.9M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Botswana | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $707K | 1.2% |
| India | $569K | 0.9% |
| United States | $436K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $414K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $398K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3918
| 3918.10 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 74% |
| 3918.90 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.97, 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.
Plastic flooring exports from South Africa
Exports of plastic flooring by South Africa reached $8.7 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (15%), Lesotho (13%), Botswana (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.3M | 15% |
| Lesotho | $1.2M | 13% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 13% |
| Eswatini | $728K | 8.4% |
| Seychelles | $690K | 8% |
| Zambia | $448K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $432K | 5% |
| Zimbabwe | $427K | 4.9% |
| Maldives | $194K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $181K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic flooring worth $61.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($44.4 million), followed by France (11%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.97 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 plastic flooring to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.1 million in 2017 to $61.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export plastic flooring?
Yes. South Africa exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Lesotho and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $52.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring?
The HS code for plastic flooring is heading 3918. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 3918.10 (74% of the value) and 3918.90 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 page.
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