Women's knit jacket (other fibres) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's knit jacket (other fibres) worth $2.1 million (50 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.1 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 | $2.1M | 50 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 70 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit jacket (other fibres) from
Most of the value came from Eswatini (47%), China (42%), Lesotho (3%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $985K | 47% |
| China | $888K | 43% |
| Lesotho | $71K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $33K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $33K | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $9K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $7K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.71 per kg, 38% above the world average of $30.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit jacket (other fibres) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.0 million of women's knit jacket (other fibres) in 2024 (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (46%), Botswana (23%), Eswatini (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $471K | 46% |
| Botswana | $234K | 23% |
| Eswatini | $145K | 14% |
| Lesotho | $113K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $19K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 1.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's knit jacket (other fibres) imports (HS 6104.39): 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 6104.39: Jackets: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit jacket (other fibres) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit jacket (other fibres) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit jacket (other fibres) to South Africa?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($985 thousand), followed by China (42%) and Lesotho (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit jacket (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.71 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $30.13 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 jacket (other fibres) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's knit jacket (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 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 $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit jacket (other fibres)?
The HS code for women's knit jacket (other fibres) is subheading 6104.39. 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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