Light polyester cotton blend, printed imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported light polyester cotton blend, printed worth $5.2 million (522 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.4 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 | $5.2M | 522 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 888 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 923 t |
Where South Africa imports light polyester cotton blend, printed from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $3.6M | 69% |
| China | $1.4M | 28% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $53K | 1% |
| India | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.94 per kg, 40% above the world average of $7.08. 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.
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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 5513.41: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, printed imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported light polyester cotton blend, printed worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 522 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 142 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, printed to South Africa?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $7.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, printed to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, printed?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, printed is subheading 5513.41. 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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