Polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $6.8 million of polyester blend fabric (smooth) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.7 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 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 1.3K t |
Where South Africa imports polyester blend fabric (smooth) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 89% |
| Germany | $412K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $106K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $30K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $25K | 0.4% |
| India | $24K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, close to the world average of $5.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester blend fabric (smooth) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $537 thousand (131 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (39%), Namibia (19%), Lesotho (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $208K | 39% |
| Namibia | $104K | 19% |
| Lesotho | $95K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 6.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $25K | 4.6% |
| Botswana | $18K | 3.4% |
| Mauritius | $16K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $11K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports (HS 5407.69): 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 5407.69: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (smooth) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (smooth) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (smooth) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $5.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester blend fabric (smooth) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
Yes. South Africa exported $537 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Namibia and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth) is subheading 5407.69. 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 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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