Women's blouses (other materials) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's blouses (other materials) by South Africa reached $8.4 million in 2024 (189 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.2 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 | $8.4M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 231 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 244 t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 478 t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 470 t |
Where South Africa imports women's blouses (other materials) from
Eswatini alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $4.5M | 54% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Lesotho | $753K | 9% |
| India | $654K | 7.8% |
| Bangladesh | $414K | 5% |
| Madagascar | $173K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $113K | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $100K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $99K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $83K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.25 per kg, close to the world average of $40.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's blouses (other materials) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.4 million of women's blouses (other materials) in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (45%), Botswana (21%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.0M | 45% |
| Botswana | $908K | 21% |
| Eswatini | $501K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $333K | 7.6% |
| Mozambique | $318K | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $99K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $53K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $30K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $22K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's blouses (other materials) imports (HS 6206.90): 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 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).
Common questions
What is the value of women's blouses (other materials) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's blouses (other materials) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's blouses (other materials) to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Lesotho (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's blouses (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.25 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $40.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's blouses (other materials) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's blouses (other materials)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.4 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 $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's blouses (other materials)?
The HS code for women's blouses (other materials) is subheading 6206.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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