Women's blouse imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's blouse worth $51.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $81.2 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 | $51.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $55.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $54.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 972 t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 937 t |
| 2019 | $74.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $81.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 1.6K t |
Where South Africa imports women's blouse from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Eswatini (23%), Lesotho (19%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.6M | 28% |
| Eswatini | $11.9M | 23% |
| Lesotho | $9.5M | 19% |
| India | $5.2M | 10% |
| Mozambique | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Madagascar | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $817K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $719K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6206
| 6206.40 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 43% |
| 6206.30 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 39% |
| 6206.90 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted) | 16% |
| 6206.10 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.6% |
| 6206.20 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.38 per kg, close to the world average of $40.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's blouse exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's blouse worth $9.9 million (168 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), Botswana (21%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $3.5M | 36% |
| Botswana | $2.1M | 21% |
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 12% |
| Lesotho | $894K | 9.1% |
| Mozambique | $810K | 8.2% |
| Zambia | $330K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $252K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $86K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $71K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $71K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 6206: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's blouse imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's blouse worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's blouse to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Eswatini (23%) and Lesotho (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 96 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's blouse per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.38 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $40.72 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of women's blouse to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.5 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $81.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export women's blouse?
Yes. South Africa exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's blouse?
The HS code for women's blouse is heading 6206. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6206.40 (43% of the value) and 6206.30 (39%). 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 6206 page.
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