Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 317% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.3 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 | $3.0M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $715K | 130 t |
| 2022 | $854K | 193 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $531K | 196 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 395 t |
| 2017 | $626K | 358 t |
Where South Africa imports artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 96% |
| India | $58K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.29 per kg, 236% above the world average of $9.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5516.92: Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 317% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (2%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.29 per kg in 2024, 236% above the world average of $9.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $626 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 375%. The peak was 2020 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) is subheading 5516.92. 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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