Cotton men's track suits exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton men's track suits by South Africa reached $4.2 million in 2024 (247 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 247 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 274 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 252 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 209 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 153 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 273 t |
Where South Africa exports cotton men's track suits to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (26%), Botswana (12%), Malawi (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $1.1M | 26% |
| Botswana | $503K | 12% |
| Malawi | $471K | 11% |
| Namibia | $438K | 11% |
| United States | $376K | 9% |
| Zambia | $289K | 7% |
| Eswatini | $174K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $145K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $129K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.83 per kg, 32% below the world average of $24.62, 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.
Cotton men's track suits imports to South Africa
Imports of cotton men's track suits by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (125 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (34%), Lesotho (21%), Eswatini (8%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $471K | 34% |
| Lesotho | $292K | 21% |
| Eswatini | $116K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $68K | 4.9% |
| Mauritius | $58K | 4.2% |
| Botswana | $48K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $47K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $43K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cotton men's track suits exports (HS 6211.32): 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 6211.32: Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's track suits exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported cotton men's track suits worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 247 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton men's track suits from South Africa?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Botswana (12%) and Malawi (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton men's track suits per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.83 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $24.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cotton men's track suits from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also import cotton men's track suits?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Lesotho and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's track suits?
The HS code for cotton men's track suits is subheading 6211.32. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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