Unbleached synthetic warp knit imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached synthetic warp knit by South Africa reached $9.1 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 120% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $9.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 367 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 524 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 985 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 442 t |
Where South Africa imports unbleached synthetic warp knit from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 91% |
| United Kingdom | $403K | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $139K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $95K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $43K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.20, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa unbleached synthetic warp knit imports (HS 6005.36): 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 6005.36: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached synthetic warp knit imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unbleached synthetic warp knit worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached synthetic warp knit to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached synthetic warp knit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached synthetic warp knit to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached synthetic warp knit?
The HS code for unbleached synthetic warp knit is subheading 6005.36. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 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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