Synthetic hosiery without soles imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $22.8 million of synthetic hosiery without soles in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.8 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 | $22.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $44.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 1.9K t |
Where South Africa imports synthetic hosiery without soles from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 35% below the world average of $13.27, 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.
Synthetic hosiery without soles exports from South Africa
Exports of synthetic hosiery without soles by South Africa reached $9.8 million in 2024 (632 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (23%), United States (18%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.3M | 23% |
| United States | $1.8M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 17% |
| Namibia | $822K | 8.4% |
| Botswana | $676K | 6.9% |
| Lesotho | $465K | 4.7% |
| Eswatini | $445K | 4.5% |
| France | $218K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $213K | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $187K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa synthetic hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.96): 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 6115.96: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic hosiery without soles imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic hosiery without soles to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Lesotho (5%) and Eswatini (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 898% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $13.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic hosiery without soles to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export synthetic hosiery without soles?
Yes. South Africa exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles?
The HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.96. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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