Artificial and filament blend, dyed imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.1 million of artificial and filament blend, dyed in 2024 (427 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 290 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 417 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 253 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 9.7K t |
Where South Africa imports artificial and filament blend, dyed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 94% |
| Indonesia | $51K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $33K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 0.9% |
| India | $13K | 0.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, close to the world average of $8.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial and filament blend, dyed exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported artificial and filament blend, dyed worth $289 thousand (49 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $289K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa artificial and filament blend, dyed imports (HS 5516.22): 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 5516.22: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and filament blend, dyed imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported artificial and filament blend, dyed worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and filament blend, dyed to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Indonesia (2%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and filament blend, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $8.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial and filament blend, dyed to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export artificial and filament blend, dyed?
Yes. South Africa exported $289 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and filament blend, dyed?
The HS code for artificial and filament blend, dyed is subheading 5516.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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