Tulle or net fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported tulle or net fabric worth $3.8 million (546 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 68% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 546 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 319 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 352 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 649 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 676 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 428 t |
Where South Africa imports tulle or net fabric from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $884K | 23% |
| France | $376K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $276K | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $60K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $39K | 1% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, close to the world average of $7.74.
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 tulle or net fabric imports (HS 5804.10): 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 5804.10: Tulles and other net fabrics: excluding woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of tulle or net fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported tulle or net fabric worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 546 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply tulle or net fabric to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of tulle or net fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $7.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tulle or net fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tulle or net fabric?
The HS code for tulle or net fabric is subheading 5804.10. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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