Women's cotton knit trousers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's cotton knit trousers worth $25.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.0 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 | $25.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 905 t |
Where South Africa imports women's cotton knit trousers from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Madagascar (19%), Lesotho (12%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 25% |
| Madagascar | $4.9M | 19% |
| Lesotho | $3.1M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $2.9M | 11% |
| Eswatini | $2.4M | 9.1% |
| Mauritius | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| Cambodia | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $759K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $598K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $448K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.26 per kg, 20% below the world average of $19.14, 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 trousers exports from South Africa
Exports of women's cotton knit trousers by South Africa reached $2.9 million in 2024 (122 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (30%), Botswana (28%), Eswatini (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $855K | 30% |
| Botswana | $805K | 28% |
| Eswatini | $437K | 15% |
| Lesotho | $322K | 11% |
| Kenya | $84K | 3% |
| Zambia | $83K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $64K | 2.2% |
| Mauritius | $59K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's cotton knit trousers imports (HS 6104.62): 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 6104.62: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit trousers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's cotton knit trousers worth $25.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's cotton knit trousers to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Madagascar (19%) and Lesotho (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's cotton knit trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.26 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $19.14 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 trousers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $25.9 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's cotton knit trousers?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 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 $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit trousers?
The HS code for women's cotton knit trousers is subheading 6104.62. 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.
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