Women's cotton knit dress imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's cotton knit dress worth $8.3 million (407 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.8 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 | $8.3M | 407 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 582 t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 506 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 380 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 379 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 303 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 253 t |
Where South Africa imports women's cotton knit dress from
The largest suppliers were Madagascar (26%), China (20%), Mauritius (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $2.2M | 26% |
| China | $1.6M | 20% |
| Mauritius | $1.5M | 18% |
| Lesotho | $859K | 10% |
| Bangladesh | $566K | 6.8% |
| India | $394K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $162K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $139K | 1.7% |
| Cambodia | $130K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $111K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.44 per kg, close to the world average of $24.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's cotton knit dress exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's cotton knit dress worth $1.8 million (64 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (28%), Botswana (25%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $501K | 28% |
| Botswana | $445K | 25% |
| Eswatini | $189K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $123K | 6.9% |
| Mauritius | $103K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $99K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $79K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $54K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $50K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $29K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's cotton knit dress imports (HS 6104.42): 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 6104.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit dress imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's cotton knit dress worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 407 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's cotton knit dress to South Africa?
Madagascar was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Mauritius (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's cotton knit dress per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.44 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $24.13 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 dress to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's cotton knit dress?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 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 $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit dress?
The HS code for women's cotton knit dress is subheading 6104.42. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6104 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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