Women's knit dress (other fibres) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's knit dress (other fibres) worth $11.2 million (528 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. Value rose 13% 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 | $11.2M | 528 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 134 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 835 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 173 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 205 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit dress (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were Lesotho (45%), China (34%), Eswatini (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $5.0M | 45% |
| China | $3.8M | 34% |
| Eswatini | $1.8M | 16% |
| India | $200K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $63K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $60K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $59K | 0.5% |
| Cambodia | $42K | 0.4% |
| Madagascar | $40K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.12 per kg, close to the world average of $18.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit dress (other fibres) exports from South Africa
Exports of women's knit dress (other fibres) by South Africa reached $1.6 million in 2024 (132 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Botswana (49%), Namibia (17%), Lesotho (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $779K | 49% |
| Namibia | $265K | 17% |
| Lesotho | $211K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $142K | 8.8% |
| Zambia | $39K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $32K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $30K | 1.9% |
| France | $18K | 1.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's knit dress (other fibres) imports (HS 6104.49): 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 6104.49: Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic or artificial fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit dress (other fibres) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit dress (other fibres) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 528 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 206 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit dress (other fibres) to South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (34%) and Eswatini (16%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit dress (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.12 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $18.16 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 knit dress (other fibres) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's knit dress (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit dress (other fibres)?
The HS code for women's knit dress (other fibres) is subheading 6104.49. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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