Synthetic men's jackets imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic men's jackets by South Africa reached $11.9 million in 2024 (894 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.9 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 | $11.9M | 894 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 269 t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 281 t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 587 t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 525 t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 388 t |
Where South Africa imports synthetic men's jackets from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 76% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 9.8% |
| Turkey | $232K | 1.9% |
| Madagascar | $213K | 1.8% |
| Lesotho | $203K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $151K | 1.3% |
| Bangladesh | $114K | 1% |
| Italy | $104K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $84K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $69K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.32 per kg, 63% below the world average of $36.32, 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 men's jackets exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.1 million of synthetic men's jackets in 2024 (36 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (24%), Namibia (20%), Botswana (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $494K | 24% |
| Namibia | $411K | 20% |
| Botswana | $369K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $234K | 11% |
| Eswatini | $184K | 8.9% |
| Zambia | $126K | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $37K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa synthetic men's jackets imports (HS 6203.33): 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 6203.33: Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic men's jackets imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported synthetic men's jackets worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 894 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic men's jackets to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Vietnam (10%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic men's jackets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.32 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $36.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic men's jackets to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export synthetic men's jackets?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Namibia and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic men's jackets?
The HS code for synthetic men's jackets is subheading 6203.33. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6203 page.
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