Men's knit jacket (other fibres) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $3.8 million of men's knit jacket (other fibres) in 2024 (182 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 140 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 81 t |
Where South Africa exports men's knit jacket (other fibres) to
The largest buyer markets were Namibia (43%), Eswatini (15%), Botswana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.6M | 43% |
| Eswatini | $582K | 15% |
| Botswana | $402K | 11% |
| Mozambique | $366K | 9.6% |
| Lesotho | $265K | 6.9% |
| DR Congo | $207K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $107K | 2.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $78K | 2% |
| Angola | $45K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.00 per kg, 34% below the world average of $31.81, 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 knit jacket (other fibres) imports to South Africa
Imports of men's knit jacket (other fibres) by South Africa reached $1.3 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Lesotho (39%), China (30%), Eswatini (17%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $494K | 39% |
| China | $384K | 30% |
| Eswatini | $223K | 18% |
| Pakistan | $42K | 3.3% |
| United States | $36K | 2.8% |
| Bangladesh | $17K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $14K | 1.1% |
| India | $12K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa men's knit jacket (other fibres) exports (HS 6103.39): 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 6103.39: Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit jacket (other fibres) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported men's knit jacket (other fibres) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 140 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit jacket (other fibres) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Eswatini (15%) and Botswana (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 986% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit jacket (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.00 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $31.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of men's knit jacket (other fibres) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import men's knit jacket (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lesotho, China and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit jacket (other fibres)?
The HS code for men's knit jacket (other fibres) is subheading 6103.39. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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