Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported unbleached medium plain cotton fabric worth $6.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% 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 | $6.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports unbleached medium plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $5.4M | 78% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 17% |
| India | $311K | 4.5% |
| China | $43K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $4.23.
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 unbleached medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.12): 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 5208.12: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unbleached medium plain cotton fabric worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached medium plain cotton fabric to South Africa?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (17%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.12. 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?
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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