Compression hosiery imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of compression hosiery by South Africa reached $3.5 million in 2024 (101 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 35 t |
Where South Africa imports compression hosiery from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Italy (30%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 32% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 30% |
| Germany | $446K | 13% |
| United States | $205K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $203K | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $102K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $101K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $34K | 1% |
| Mexico | $31K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.50 per kg, close to the world average of $39.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa compression hosiery imports (HS 6115.10): 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 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of compression hosiery imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported compression hosiery worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply compression hosiery to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of compression hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.50 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $39.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of compression hosiery to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for compression hosiery?
The HS code for compression hosiery is subheading 6115.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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