Women's knit blouse imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's knit blouse worth $19.7 million (664 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.7M | 664 t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 544 t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 557 t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 512 t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 572 t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 602 t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 601 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit blouse from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Lesotho (18%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 38% |
| Lesotho | $3.6M | 18% |
| Eswatini | $2.3M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $2.0M | 10% |
| Madagascar | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Mauritius | $1.2M | 6.1% |
| India | $270K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $231K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $220K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $120K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6106
| 6106.20 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 65% |
| 6106.10 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 20% |
| 6106.90 | Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.75 per kg, close to the world average of $26.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit blouse exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's knit blouse worth $4.6 million (236 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (40%), Namibia (30%), Eswatini (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.8M | 40% |
| Namibia | $1.4M | 30% |
| Eswatini | $536K | 12% |
| Lesotho | $260K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $175K | 3.8% |
| Angola | $74K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $69K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $49K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $28K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit blouse imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit blouse worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 664 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit blouse to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Lesotho (18%) and Eswatini (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit blouse per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.75 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $26.57 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of women's knit blouse to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $20.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export women's knit blouse?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit blouse?
The HS code for women's knit blouse is heading 6106. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6106.20 (65% of the value) and 6106.10 (20%). 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.
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