Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave by South Africa reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.1 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 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 969 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports light polyester cotton blend, plain weave from
Pakistan alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.7M | 74% |
| China | $1.2M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $72K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0.4% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 20% below the world average of $5.47, 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.
Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $354 thousand (68 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $182K | 51% |
| Mozambique | $162K | 46% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.4% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports (HS 5513.11): 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 5513.11: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to South Africa?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
Yes. South Africa exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Mozambique and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave is subheading 5513.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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