Plied polyester filament yarn imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.1 million of plied polyester filament yarn in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 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 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 778 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 777 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 664 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
Where South Africa imports plied polyester filament yarn from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 86% |
| India | $468K | 11% |
| South Korea | $76K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $29K | 0.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 40% below the world average of $4.00, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa plied polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.62): 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 5402.62: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of plied polyester filament yarn imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plied polyester filament yarn worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied polyester filament yarn to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (11%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $4.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plied polyester filament yarn to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.62. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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