Dyed light plain cotton blend fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $2.9 million of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric in 2024 (335 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 368 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 296 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 376 t |
Where South Africa imports dyed light plain cotton blend fabric from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), China (29%), Pakistan (25%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 38% |
| China | $833K | 29% |
| Pakistan | $728K | 25% |
| India | $161K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $40K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.66 per kg, 23% below the world average of $11.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dyed light plain cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5210.31: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, plain weave.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed light plain cotton blend fabric worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed light plain cotton blend fabric to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (29%) and Pakistan (25%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.66 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $11.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed light plain cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for dyed light plain cotton blend fabric is subheading 5210.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World dyed light plain cotton blend fabric trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for South Africa
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.