Knitted furnishing textiles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted furnishing textiles by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (624 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.4 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 | $2.9M | 624 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 577 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 571 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 496 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 715 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 495 t |
Where South Africa imports knitted furnishing textiles from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 69% |
| India | $822K | 29% |
| United States | $33K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.5% |
| France | $12K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, close to the world average of $5.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted furnishing textiles exports from South Africa
Exports of knitted furnishing textiles by South Africa reached $660 thousand in 2024 (83 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (23%), United States (12%), Botswana (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+996% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $152K | 23% |
| United States | $77K | 12% |
| Botswana | $61K | 9.2% |
| Zambia | $42K | 6.4% |
| Lesotho | $41K | 6.2% |
| Eswatini | $39K | 6% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 5.4% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $15K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa knitted furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 624 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted furnishing textiles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (28%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted furnishing textiles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export knitted furnishing textiles?
Yes. South Africa exported $660 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United States and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 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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