Multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric worth $5.1 million (808 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 129 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 48% 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 | $5.1M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 385 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 331 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 357 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 426 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 504 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 436 t |
Where South Africa imports multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric from
Most of the value came from Germany (46%), China (45%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 46% |
| China | $2.3M | 45% |
| India | $308K | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $114K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.29 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.85, 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.
Multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $645 thousand of multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric in 2024 (60 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $641K | 99% |
| Lesotho | $3K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210.41): 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 5210.41: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of different colours, plain weave.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (45%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.29 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric?
Yes. South Africa exported $645 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric is subheading 5210.41. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5210 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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