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

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

The South African market for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 7.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -19.9% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X square meters), Swaziland (X square meters) and Lesotho (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings from South Africa, together accounting for 45% of total exports. Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, the UK, Italy, New Zealand, China and Seychelles lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +493.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Swaziland ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Italy, Seychelles, Zambia, the UK, Tanzania, New Zealand and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

China, with a CAGR of +386.5%, 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 PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings decreased by -18.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Seychelles ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to China ($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 (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings

Imports into South Africa

Imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings into South Africa reached X square meters in 2022, increasing by 14% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to South Africa, with a 90% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X square meters), with a 2.1% share of total imports. Malaysia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+27.4% per year) and Malaysia (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings to South Africa, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+23.5% per year) and the UK (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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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