Men's synthetic knit jacket imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported men's synthetic knit jacket worth $3.6 million (716 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.8 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 | $3.6M | 716 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 136 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 202 t |
Where South Africa imports men's synthetic knit jacket from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 79% |
| Eswatini | $416K | 12% |
| Mauritius | $52K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $47K | 1.3% |
| India | $35K | 1% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 79% below the world average of $23.70, 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 synthetic knit jacket exports from South Africa
Exports of men's synthetic knit jacket by South Africa reached $1.4 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Botswana accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $857K | 63% |
| Namibia | $276K | 20% |
| Eswatini | $74K | 5.4% |
| Lesotho | $57K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $26K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa men's synthetic knit jacket imports (HS 6103.33): 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 6103.33: Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic knit jacket imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported men's synthetic knit jacket worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 716 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's synthetic knit jacket to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Eswatini (12%) and Mauritius (1%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's synthetic knit jacket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $23.70 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 synthetic knit jacket to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export men's synthetic knit jacket?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.4 million 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 $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic knit jacket?
The HS code for men's synthetic knit jacket is subheading 6103.33. 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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