South Africa: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2025

Market Size for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in South Africa

The South African market for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in South Africa

In value terms, production of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from South Africa

Exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from South Africa shrank to X square meters in 2022, falling by -4.4% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lesotho (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from South Africa, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Lesotho exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Botswana (X square meters), threefold. Namibia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lesotho amounted to +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (-7.1% per year) and Namibia (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from South Africa were Lesotho ($X), Botswana ($X) and Namibia ($X), together comprising 56% of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +29.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into South Africa

Imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings into South Africa dropped to X square meters in 2022, waning by -6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Botswana (X square meters) and India (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to South Africa, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings suppliers to South Africa were China ($X), Botswana ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked 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 Botswana ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($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 China (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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