South Africa: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 6.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exported from South Africa declined to X square meters, dropping by -9.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 24%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from South Africa, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X square meters), twofold. Namibia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lesotho totaled -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-6.4% per year) and Namibia (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +22.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics were imported into South Africa; increasing by 12% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to South Africa, with a 88% share of total imports. It was followed by Botswana (X square meters), with a 2.2% share of total imports. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (+4.9% per year) and France (+27.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to South Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+23.5% per year) and the UK (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the price for Malaysia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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