Men's ensembles (other materials) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported men's ensembles (other materials) worth $2.8 million (245 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $2.8M | 245 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 177 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 203 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 155 t |
Where South Africa imports men's ensembles (other materials) from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 54% |
| Eswatini | $772K | 27% |
| Lesotho | $196K | 6.9% |
| China | $183K | 6.5% |
| Botswana | $35K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.54 per kg, 38% below the world average of $18.53, 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.
Men's ensembles (other materials) exports from South Africa
Exports of men's ensembles (other materials) by South Africa reached $814 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Namibia (30%), Zambia (14%), Mozambique (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $248K | 31% |
| Zambia | $111K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $98K | 12% |
| Botswana | $68K | 8.4% |
| Lesotho | $50K | 6.2% |
| Eswatini | $44K | 5.4% |
| DR Congo | $43K | 5.3% |
| Seychelles | $37K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $32K | 4% |
| Angola | $15K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa men's ensembles (other materials) imports (HS 6203.29): 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 6203.29: Ensembles: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6203.2 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's ensembles (other materials) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported men's ensembles (other materials) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 245 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's ensembles (other materials) to South Africa?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Eswatini (27%) and Lesotho (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's ensembles (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.54 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $18.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's ensembles (other materials) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export men's ensembles (other materials)?
Yes. South Africa exported $814 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's ensembles (other materials)?
The HS code for men's ensembles (other materials) is subheading 6203.29. 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 6203 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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