Elastomeric filament yarn imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of elastomeric filament yarn by South Africa reached $9.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
Where South Africa imports elastomeric filament yarn from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Netherlands (25%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 36% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 22% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 12% |
| Brazil | $241K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $106K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $38K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $38K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, close to the world average of $6.20.
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 elastomeric filament yarn imports (HS 5402.44): 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 5402.44: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastomeric filament yarn imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported elastomeric filament yarn worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastomeric filament yarn to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and the United Kingdom (22%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastomeric filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of elastomeric filament yarn to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastomeric filament yarn?
The HS code for elastomeric filament yarn is subheading 5402.44. 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 5402 page.
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