Cotton hosiery without soles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $19.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $31.8 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 | $19.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports cotton hosiery without soles from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.48 per kg, close to the world average of $14.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton hosiery without soles exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.6 million of cotton hosiery without soles in 2024 (300 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (18%), Germany (16%), Botswana (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $837K | 18% |
| Germany | $733K | 16% |
| Botswana | $543K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $447K | 9.7% |
| Eswatini | $315K | 6.8% |
| Lesotho | $311K | 6.8% |
| China | $302K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $214K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $158K | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $90K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cotton hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.95): 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 6115.95: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton hosiery without soles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cotton hosiery without soles worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton hosiery without soles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Lesotho (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 574% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.48 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $14.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton hosiery without soles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cotton hosiery without soles?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Germany and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton hosiery without soles?
The HS code for cotton hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.95. 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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