Plastic flooring and wall covering imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $16.1 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% 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 | $16.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 3.8K t |
Where South Africa imports plastic flooring and wall covering from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 87% |
| Botswana | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| France | $381K | 2.4% |
| United States | $95K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $70K | 0.4% |
| India | $43K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $37K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 33% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Plastic flooring and wall covering exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $4.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (22%), Botswana (15%), Eswatini (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $920K | 22% |
| Botswana | $634K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $519K | 13% |
| Namibia | $501K | 12% |
| Zambia | $388K | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $242K | 5.8% |
| Seychelles | $192K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $175K | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $156K | 3.8% |
| DR Congo | $144K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plastic flooring and wall covering imports (HS 3918.90): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring and wall covering imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring and wall covering to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Botswana (8%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring and wall covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic flooring and wall covering to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export plastic flooring and wall covering?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering?
The HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering is subheading 3918.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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