Polyester-cotton blend yarn imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.1 million of polyester-cotton blend yarn in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.2 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 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 688 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
Where South Africa imports polyester-cotton blend yarn from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), Mauritius (23%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $973K | 31% |
| Mauritius | $722K | 23% |
| Taiwan | $498K | 16% |
| Vietnam | $478K | 15% |
| Thailand | $192K | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $119K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $106K | 3.4% |
| China | $24K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
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-cotton blend yarn imports (HS 5509.53): 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 5509.53: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester-cotton blend yarn imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported polyester-cotton blend yarn worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester-cotton blend yarn to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($973 thousand), followed by Mauritius (23%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester-cotton blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.50 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-cotton blend yarn to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester-cotton blend yarn?
The HS code for polyester-cotton blend yarn is subheading 5509.53. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 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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