Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $2.7 million (402 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 402 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 453 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 456 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 272 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 368 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 258 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 695 t |
Where South Africa exports unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to
One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $2.2M | 84% |
| Lesotho | $178K | 6.7% |
| Botswana | $90K | 3.4% |
| Namibia | $47K | 1.8% |
| Malawi | $28K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $20K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 0.4% |
| China | $6K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.61 per kg, close to the world average of $6.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports to South Africa
Imports of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) by South Africa reached $642 thousand in 2024 (239 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Pakistan (38%), India (38%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $245K | 38% |
| India | $242K | 38% |
| China | $85K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $44K | 6.9% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports (HS 5208.19): 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 5208.19: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 402 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Lesotho (7%) and Botswana (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also import unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. South Africa imported $642 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, India and China. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.19. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 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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