Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $122.5 million (33.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% 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 | $122.5M | 33.2K t |
| 2023 | $109.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $124.8M | 27.1K t |
| 2021 | $124.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $87.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2019 | $116.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $114.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $126.1M | 23.9K t |
Where South Africa imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Germany (23%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+778% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $28.3M | 23% |
| United States | $9.9M | 8% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $6.8M | 5.5% |
| India | $6.3M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 3.8% |
| France | $4.6M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.93, 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.
Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) exports from South Africa
Exports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) by South Africa reached $15.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (23%), Botswana (19%), Zambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $3.6M | 23% |
| Botswana | $2.9M | 19% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 9.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| Mozambique | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| DR Congo | $800K | 5.1% |
| Lesotho | $502K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $372K | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $333K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $122.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($29.1 million), followed by Germany (23%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $126.1 million in 2017 to $122.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $126.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. South Africa exported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $107.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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