Artificial staple fabric, dyed imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed by South Africa reached $3.8 million in 2024 (723 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.0 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 | $3.8M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 588 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 840 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 6.5K t |
Where South Africa imports artificial staple fabric, dyed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 96% |
| Spain | $121K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, close to the world average of $6.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind South Africa artificial staple fabric, dyed imports (HS 5516.12): 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 5516.12: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Spain (3%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5516.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
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