Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $5.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% 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 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
India alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.2M | 98% |
| China | $87K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Panama | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 36% below the world average of $6.45, 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 polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $6.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 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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