Women's knit coat imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's knit coat worth $10.8 million (459 tonnes). Value rose 20% 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 | $10.8M | 459 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 370 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 328 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 225 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 259 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 297 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit coat from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Lesotho (21%), Vietnam (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 42% |
| Lesotho | $2.2M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 11% |
| Cambodia | $888K | 8.2% |
| Bangladesh | $451K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $353K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $132K | 1.2% |
| Eswatini | $131K | 1.2% |
| India | $131K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $122K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 6102
| 6102.30 | Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding… | 69% |
| 6102.20 | Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of… | 18% |
| 6102.90 | Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6102… | 11% |
| 6102.10 | Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted… | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.52 per kg, close to the world average of $25.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit coat exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's knit coat worth $997 thousand (38 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (18%), Botswana (17%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $180K | 18% |
| Botswana | $172K | 17% |
| Namibia | $161K | 16% |
| Lesotho | $116K | 12% |
| Zambia | $75K | 7.5% |
| Mozambique | $66K | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 4.7% |
| Angola | $45K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $39K | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6102: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6104.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit coat imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit coat worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 459 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit coat to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Lesotho (21%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Lesotho grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit coat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.52 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $25.16 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 coat to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export women's knit coat?
Yes. South Africa exported $997 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit coat?
The HS code for women's knit coat is heading 6102. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6102.30 (69% of the value) and 6102.20 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6102 page.
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