Cotton corduroy imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cotton corduroy worth $3.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.1 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 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 970 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 813 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 740 t |
Where South Africa imports cotton corduroy from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 100% |
| India | $17K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
| Bangladesh | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 69% below the world average of $8.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 cotton corduroy imports (HS 5801.22): 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 5801.22: Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton corduroy imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cotton corduroy worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton corduroy to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton corduroy per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $8.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton corduroy to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton corduroy?
The HS code for cotton corduroy is subheading 5801.22. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
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