Dyed linen blend fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed linen blend fabric by South Africa reached $3.0 million in 2024 (205 tonnes). Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 205 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 103 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 105 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 75 t |
Where South Africa imports dyed linen blend fabric from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 81% |
| United Kingdom | $179K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $107K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $92K | 3% |
| India | $60K | 2% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $20K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $14K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.75 per kg, close to the world average of $18.41.
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 linen blend fabric imports (HS 5309.29): 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 5309.29: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing less than 85% flax, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed linen blend fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed linen blend fabric worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 205 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed linen blend fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed linen blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.75 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $18.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed linen blend fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed linen blend fabric?
The HS code for dyed linen blend fabric is subheading 5309.29. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
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