Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $5.8 million (647 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.6 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 | $5.8M | 647 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 552 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 689 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 622 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 442 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 531 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 486 t |
Where South Africa imports dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Bahrain (39%), Pakistan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.00 per kg, 32% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.6 million of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) in 2024 (284 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $2.0M | 77% |
| Eswatini | $558K | 21% |
| Botswana | $19K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5208.39): 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 5208.39: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 647 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Bahrain (39%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.00 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Eswatini and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.39. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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