Technical men's garments imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.8 million of technical men's garments in 2024 (357 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 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 | $4.8M | 357 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 312 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 296 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 330 t |
Where South Africa imports technical men's garments from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Bulgaria (20%), Romania (11%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+686% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 43% |
| Bulgaria | $951K | 20% |
| Romania | $508K | 11% |
| Cambodia | $479K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $275K | 5.8% |
| Bangladesh | $122K | 2.6% |
| Latvia | $76K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $49K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.36 per kg, 54% below the world average of $28.99, 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.
Technical men's garments exports from South Africa
Exports of technical men's garments by South Africa reached $1.9 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (19%), Eswatini (12%), Namibia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+888% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $356K | 19% |
| Eswatini | $225K | 12% |
| Namibia | $178K | 9.4% |
| Papua New Guinea | $173K | 9.2% |
| India | $144K | 7.6% |
| Botswana | $143K | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $120K | 6.3% |
| Zambia | $118K | 6.3% |
| DR Congo | $107K | 5.7% |
| Ghana | $47K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa technical men's garments imports (HS 6210.40): 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 6210.40: Garments: men's or boys', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical men's garments imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported technical men's garments worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical men's garments to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Bulgaria (20%) and Romania (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical men's garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.36 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $28.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical men's garments to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export technical men's garments?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Eswatini and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical men's garments?
The HS code for technical men's garments is subheading 6210.40. 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 6210 page.
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