Baby knit clothing (other fibres) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.4 million of baby knit clothing (other fibres) in 2024 (106 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 106 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 151 t |
Where South Africa imports baby knit clothing (other fibres) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 81% |
| Bangladesh | $257K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $105K | 4.4% |
| India | $29K | 1.2% |
| Lesotho | $21K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.53 per kg, close to the world average of $19.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Baby knit clothing (other fibres) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.2 million of baby knit clothing (other fibres) in 2024 (111 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (21%), Zambia (19%), Angola (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $250K | 21% |
| Zambia | $229K | 19% |
| Angola | $149K | 13% |
| Namibia | $136K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $116K | 9.8% |
| Eswatini | $96K | 8.1% |
| Botswana | $93K | 7.8% |
| China | $61K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa baby knit clothing (other fibres) imports (HS 6111.90): 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 6111.90: Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing (other fibres) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported baby knit clothing (other fibres) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply baby knit clothing (other fibres) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Bangladesh (11%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.53 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $19.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of baby knit clothing (other fibres) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export baby knit clothing (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Angola. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing (other fibres)?
The HS code for baby knit clothing (other fibres) is subheading 6111.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6111 page.
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