Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric by South Africa reached $9.7 million in 2024 (778 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 93% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.7M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 522 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 670 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 743 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 852 t |
Where South Africa imports dyed heavy twill cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 86% |
| India | $708K | 7.3% |
| Pakistan | $368K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 1.2% |
| United States | $97K | 1% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.5% |
| Madagascar | $19K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.43 per kg, 57% above the world average of $7.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.4 million of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric in 2024 (525 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Eswatini alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.5M | 57% |
| Lesotho | $1.8M | 40% |
| Zimbabwe | $82K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $53K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dyed heavy twill cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.32): 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 5209.32: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed heavy twill cotton fabric worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed heavy twill cotton fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (7%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.43 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $7.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dyed heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.32. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
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