Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $19.0 million of rigid pvc film and sheet in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $19.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 4.8K t |
Where South Africa imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), India (19%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.7M | 25% |
| India | $3.6M | 19% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| China | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| Luxembourg | $650K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $509K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $484K | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $463K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $3.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rigid PVC film and sheet exports from South Africa
Exports of rigid pvc film and sheet by South Africa reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (21%), Eswatini (20%), Zimbabwe (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $920K | 21% |
| Eswatini | $861K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $775K | 18% |
| Botswana | $480K | 11% |
| Zambia | $478K | 11% |
| Malawi | $357K | 8.1% |
| Angola | $125K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $120K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $83K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $45K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to South Africa?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (19%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rigid pvc film and sheet?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. 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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