South Africa: Market for Non-PVC Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings 2024

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 fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a 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 declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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 declined modestly to X square meters in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. 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 contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat 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, accounting for a X% 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. The third position in this ranking was held by Namibia (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Lesotho totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Namibia (X% 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 accounting for X% of total exports. Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 (X%), 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

In 2022, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings into South Africa fell to X square meters, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked 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, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average import price for non-PVC floor, wall and ceiling coverings amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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