Dyed nylon fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported dyed nylon fabric worth $3.3 million (515 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $3.3M | 515 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 457 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 695 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 353 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 543 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 437 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 506 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 760 t |
Where South Africa imports dyed nylon fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 77% |
| Taiwan | $291K | 8.8% |
| Thailand | $261K | 7.9% |
| Indonesia | $101K | 3.1% |
| India | $30K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 62% below the world average of $16.99, 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 nylon fabric imports (HS 5407.42): 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 5407.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed nylon fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dyed nylon fabric worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 515 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed nylon fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed nylon fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $16.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed nylon fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed nylon fabric?
The HS code for dyed nylon fabric is subheading 5407.42. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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