Women's knit blouse (other fibres) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.0 million of women's knit blouse (other fibres) in 2024 (243 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.2 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 | $3.0M | 243 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 232 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 136 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 109 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 79 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 195 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit blouse (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were Eswatini (40%), Lesotho (35%), Bangladesh (8%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.2M | 40% |
| Lesotho | $1.0M | 35% |
| Bangladesh | $226K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $126K | 4.3% |
| India | $125K | 4.2% |
| Mauritius | $91K | 3.1% |
| Madagascar | $57K | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | $24K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.14 per kg, 46% below the world average of $22.41, 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 knit blouse (other fibres) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.9 million of women's knit blouse (other fibres) in 2024 (149 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (41%), Botswana (32%), Eswatini (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $789K | 41% |
| Botswana | $607K | 32% |
| Eswatini | $189K | 9.9% |
| Lesotho | $106K | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $67K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $31K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $24K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $20K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $18K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's knit blouse (other fibres) imports (HS 6106.90): 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 6106.90: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit blouse (other fibres) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit blouse (other fibres) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit blouse (other fibres) to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Lesotho (35%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit blouse (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.14 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $22.41 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 knit blouse (other fibres) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's knit blouse (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.9 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 $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit blouse (other fibres)?
The HS code for women's knit blouse (other fibres) is subheading 6106.90. 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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