Women's cotton knit negligee imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.7 million of women's cotton knit negligee in 2024 (235 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 780% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $4.7M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $535K | 23 t |
| 2022 | $519K | 23 t |
| 2021 | $888K | 44 t |
| 2020 | $744K | 39 t |
| 2019 | $908K | 56 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $695K | 40 t |
Where South Africa imports women's cotton knit negligee from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 94% |
| Madagascar | $138K | 2.9% |
| Lesotho | $45K | 1% |
| Singapore | $36K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.04 per kg, close to the world average of $17.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's cotton knit negligee imports (HS 6108.91): 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 6108.91: Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit negligee imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's cotton knit negligee worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 780% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's cotton knit negligee to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Madagascar (3%) and Lesotho (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's cotton knit negligee per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.04 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $17.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's cotton knit negligee to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $695 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 578%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit negligee?
The HS code for women's cotton knit negligee is subheading 6108.91. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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