Other weave heavy polyester exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other weave heavy polyester by South Africa reached $5.9 million in 2024 (570 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 74 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 134% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 233% a year on average.
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 | $5.9M | 570 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 227 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 251 t |
| 2021 | $44K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $13K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $2K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where South Africa exports other weave heavy polyester to
Lesotho alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $5.8M | 99% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $28K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $2K | 0% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.26 per kg, 52% above the world average of $6.73. 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.
Other weave heavy polyester imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $5.0 million of other weave heavy polyester in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 148 countries for imports of this product. China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 96% |
| India | $154K | 3.1% |
| Lesotho | $21K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa other weave heavy polyester exports (HS 5514.23): 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 5514.23: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in heading no. 5514.
Common questions
What is the value of other weave heavy polyester exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported other weave heavy polyester worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 570 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 74 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries buy other weave heavy polyester from South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Eswatini (1%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average export price of other weave heavy polyester per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.26 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $6.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other weave heavy polyester from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also import other weave heavy polyester?
Yes. South Africa imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Lesotho. That compares with exports of $5.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for other weave heavy polyester?
The HS code for other weave heavy polyester is subheading 5514.23. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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