Women's cotton knit blouse imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's cotton knit blouse worth $3.9 million (253 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 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 | $3.9M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 140 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 232 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 187 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 187 t |
Where South Africa imports women's cotton knit blouse from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Lesotho (14%), Mauritius (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 30% |
| Lesotho | $560K | 14% |
| Mauritius | $552K | 14% |
| Madagascar | $524K | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $395K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $231K | 5.9% |
| India | $121K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $42K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $36K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.52 per kg, 41% below the world average of $26.48, 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.
Women's cotton knit blouse exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's cotton knit blouse worth $816 thousand (28 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (29%), Botswana (29%), Eswatini (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $240K | 30% |
| Botswana | $234K | 29% |
| Eswatini | $146K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $94K | 12% |
| Zambia | $34K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $11K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's cotton knit blouse imports (HS 6106.10): 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 6106.10: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit blouse imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's cotton knit blouse worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's cotton knit blouse to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Lesotho (14%) and Mauritius (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's cotton knit blouse per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.52 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $26.48 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 cotton knit blouse to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's cotton knit blouse?
Yes. South Africa exported $816 thousand 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 $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit blouse?
The HS code for women's cotton knit blouse is subheading 6106.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6106 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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