Wallpaper imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wallpaper by South Africa reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 43% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 782 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 975 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 602 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 697 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 616 t |
Where South Africa imports wallpaper from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), China (24%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 28% |
| China | $1.4M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $966K | 17% |
| Germany | $612K | 11% |
| Belgium | $394K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $273K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $90K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 1.6% |
| France | $72K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $52K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4814
| 4814.20 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated… | 76% |
| 4814.90 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings and window transparencies of paper: n.e.c. in heading 4814 | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4814.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wallpaper exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.8 million of wallpaper in 2024 (113 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (26%), United States (14%), Botswana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $458K | 26% |
| United States | $237K | 14% |
| Botswana | $156K | 8.9% |
| Mauritius | $142K | 8.1% |
| Tanzania | $99K | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $77K | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $68K | 3.9% |
| Seychelles | $58K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $50K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4814: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper.
Common questions
What is the value of wallpaper imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wallpaper worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply wallpaper to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (24%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of wallpaper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $4.63 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 wallpaper to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export wallpaper?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United States and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wallpaper?
The HS code for wallpaper is heading 4814. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 4814.20 (76% of the value) and 4814.90 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX rebuilds South Africa trade from the customs records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see the companies that ship to and from it. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.