Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed worth $7.4 million (678 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.4M | 678 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 709 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $936K | 164 t |
| 2020 | $464K | 77 t |
| 2019 | $366K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $290K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $726K | 102 t |
Where South Africa exports heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed to
One buyer market dominates: Lesotho accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $4.0M | 54% |
| Zimbabwe | $3.3M | 45% |
| Botswana | $24K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $19K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $13K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.85 per kg, 83% above the world average of $5.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed imports to South Africa
Imports of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed by South Africa reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 98% |
| Portugal | $95K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $64K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed exports (HS 5514.22): 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 5514.22: Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 678 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (45%) and Botswana (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.85 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $5.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $726 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 913%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed?
Yes. South Africa imported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Portugal and Indonesia. That compares with exports of $7.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed?
The HS code for heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed is subheading 5514.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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