Knit fabric (other fibres) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $6.8 million of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (722 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.6 million.
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 | $6.8M | 722 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 652 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 394 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 654 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 585 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 753 t |
Where South Africa exports knit fabric (other fibres) to
Most of it went to United States (35%), Eswatini (20%), Australia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 35% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 20% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 19% |
| Namibia | $419K | 6.2% |
| Lesotho | $341K | 5% |
| Cyprus | $212K | 3.1% |
| Israel | $166K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $84K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $81K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $68K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.41 per kg, close to the world average of $9.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit fabric (other fibres) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.6 million of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (301 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (46%), India (29%), Thailand (8%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $758K | 46% |
| India | $470K | 29% |
| Thailand | $124K | 7.5% |
| United States | $119K | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $116K | 7% |
| Mauritius | $30K | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $10K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa knit fabric (other fibres) exports (HS 6006.90): 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 6006.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic or artificial fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric (other fibres) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported knit fabric (other fibres) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 722 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit fabric (other fibres) from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Eswatini (20%) and Australia (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit fabric (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of knit fabric (other fibres) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import knit fabric (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Thailand. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit fabric (other fibres) is subheading 6006.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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