Dyed linen fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed linen fabric by South Africa reached $2.2 million in 2024 (88 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $584K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $916K | 47 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 44 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 72 t |
Where South Africa imports dyed linen fabric from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 53% |
| Turkey | $330K | 15% |
| India | $211K | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $137K | 6.2% |
| Belgium | $94K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.5% |
| France | $23K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.24 per kg, close to the world average of $28.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed linen fabric exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported dyed linen fabric worth $232 thousand (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (41%), New Zealand (36%), Zimbabwe (4%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $95K | 41% |
| New Zealand | $85K | 36% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 4.3% |
| Botswana | $10K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $2K | 1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dyed linen fabric imports (HS 5309.19): 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 5309.19: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed linen fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed linen fabric worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed linen fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed linen fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.24 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $28.37 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 linen fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export dyed linen fabric?
Yes. South Africa exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, New Zealand and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed linen fabric?
The HS code for dyed linen fabric is subheading 5309.19. 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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