Cotton women's blouses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cotton women's blouses worth $19.9 million (488 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $32.8 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 | 488 t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 357 t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 222 t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 458 t |
| 2018 | $32.8M | 669 t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 623 t |
Where South Africa imports cotton women's blouses from
The largest suppliers were Lesotho (33%), China (22%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $6.6M | 34% |
| China | $4.4M | 22% |
| India | $3.5M | 18% |
| Eswatini | $2.2M | 11% |
| Madagascar | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $499K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $279K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $252K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $237K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $110K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.67 per kg, close to the world average of $42.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's blouses exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported cotton women's blouses worth $2.6 million (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (22%), Namibia (22%), Mozambique (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $570K | 22% |
| Namibia | $566K | 22% |
| Mozambique | $413K | 16% |
| Eswatini | $313K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $264K | 10% |
| Zambia | $148K | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $80K | 3.1% |
| Mauritius | $30K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cotton women's blouses imports (HS 6206.30): 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 6206.30: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's blouses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cotton women's blouses worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 488 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's blouses to South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (22%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's blouses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $42.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's blouses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.0 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cotton women's blouses?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's blouses?
The HS code for cotton women's blouses is subheading 6206.30. 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 6206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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