Polyvinyl butyral film imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl butyral film by South Africa reached $19.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 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 | $19.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 3.9K t |
Where South Africa imports polyvinyl butyral film from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Belgium (23%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 39% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 14% |
| United States | $805K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $506K | 2.6% |
| India | $190K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, close to the world average of $5.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa polyvinyl butyral film imports (HS 3920.91): 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 3920.91: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(vinyl butyral), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl butyral film imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyvinyl butyral film worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl butyral film to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Belgium (23%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl butyral film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl butyral film to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl butyral film?
The HS code for polyvinyl butyral film is subheading 3920.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 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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