Men's swimwear imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported men's swimwear worth $3.5 million (66 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 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 | $3.5M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 71 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 94 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 62 t |
Where South Africa imports men's swimwear from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Bangladesh (31%), Italy (4%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 47% |
| Bangladesh | $1.1M | 31% |
| Italy | $124K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $103K | 3% |
| Vietnam | $79K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $72K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $69K | 2% |
| Portugal | $49K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $47K | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $42K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.92 per kg, 130% above the world average of $22.98. 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.
Men's swimwear exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $501 thousand of men's swimwear in 2024 (9 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (28%), Namibia (15%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $140K | 28% |
| Namibia | $77K | 15% |
| Eswatini | $57K | 11% |
| Zambia | $35K | 7% |
| DR Congo | $27K | 5.4% |
| Lesotho | $23K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 4.4% |
| Mozambique | $22K | 4.3% |
| Mauritius | $14K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $11K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa men's swimwear imports (HS 6211.11): 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 6211.11: Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's swimwear imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported men's swimwear worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's swimwear to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Bangladesh (31%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.92 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $22.98 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 swimwear to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export men's swimwear?
Yes. South Africa exported $501 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's swimwear?
The HS code for men's swimwear is subheading 6211.11. 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 6211 page.
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