Man-made women's blouses imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported man-made women's blouses worth $22.1 million (703 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.1M | 703 t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 630 t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 530 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 455 t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 621 t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 540 t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 455 t |
Where South Africa imports man-made women's blouses from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Eswatini (22%), Mozambique (10%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 39% |
| Eswatini | $4.9M | 22% |
| Mozambique | $2.2M | 10% |
| Lesotho | $2.1M | 9.5% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Bangladesh | $843K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $611K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $455K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $280K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $223K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.41 per kg, close to the world average of $36.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made women's blouses exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported man-made women's blouses worth $2.7 million (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), Botswana (23%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $975K | 36% |
| Botswana | $602K | 23% |
| Eswatini | $322K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $268K | 10% |
| Zambia | $127K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $73K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $56K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $42K | 1.6% |
| Ghana | $34K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa man-made women's blouses imports (HS 6206.40): 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 6206.40: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of man-made women's blouses imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported man-made women's blouses worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 703 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made women's blouses to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Eswatini (22%) and Mozambique (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made women's blouses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.41 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $36.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made women's blouses to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export man-made women's blouses?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made women's blouses?
The HS code for man-made women's blouses is subheading 6206.40. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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