Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $4.9 million (652 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $4.9M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 649 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 884 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 912 t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
Where South Africa imports dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 92% |
| Pakistan | $176K | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $62K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $58K | 1.2% |
| India | $28K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.46 per kg, close to the world average of $8.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $2.1 million (285 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $1.6M | 75% |
| Eswatini | $464K | 22% |
| Japan | $57K | 2.7% |
| Namibia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5209.39): 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 5209.39: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Pakistan (4%) and Mauritius (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.46 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.36 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 woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Eswatini and Japan. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5209.39. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
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