Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported multi-colour synthetic knit fabric worth $2.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 434 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 431 t |
Where South Africa imports multi-colour synthetic knit fabric from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 84% |
| Germany | $251K | 8.6% |
| Pakistan | $98K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 1.6% |
| India | $24K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, 58% below the world average of $5.61, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa multi-colour synthetic knit fabric imports (HS 6006.33): 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 6006.33: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, of yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported multi-colour synthetic knit fabric worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour synthetic knit fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 24 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $5.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour synthetic knit fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour synthetic knit fabric is subheading 6006.33. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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