Wood flooring panels (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wood flooring panels (other) by South Africa reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa exports wood flooring panels (other) to
Most of it went to Botswana (23%), Lesotho (21%), Namibia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $853K | 23% |
| Lesotho | $767K | 21% |
| Namibia | $454K | 13% |
| Angola | $349K | 9.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $310K | 8.5% |
| Maldives | $267K | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $184K | 5% |
| Portugal | $139K | 3.8% |
| Seychelles | $100K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $84K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood flooring panels (other) imports to South Africa
Imports of wood flooring panels (other) by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $939K | 68% |
| Turkey | $141K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $103K | 7.4% |
| Angola | $77K | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $49K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $33K | 2.4% |
| Namibia | $15K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa wood flooring panels (other) exports (HS 4418.79): 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 4418.79: Wood: assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75.
Common questions
What is the value of wood flooring panels (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported wood flooring panels (other) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood flooring panels (other) from South Africa?
Botswana was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($853 thousand), followed by Lesotho (21%) and Namibia (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. The Maldives grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood flooring panels (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wood flooring panels (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import wood flooring panels (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Malaysia. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood flooring panels (other)?
The HS code for wood flooring panels (other) is subheading 4418.79. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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