Women's knit skirt (other fibres) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported women's knit skirt (other fibres) worth $2.6 million (286 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 286 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 52 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 59 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 59 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit skirt (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Eswatini (32%), Lesotho (21%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $949K | 37% |
| Eswatini | $817K | 32% |
| Lesotho | $548K | 21% |
| Bangladesh | $65K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $54K | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $47K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 0.5% |
| Myanmar | $9K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.05 per kg, 63% below the world average of $24.15, 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 skirt (other fibres) exports from South Africa
Exports of women's knit skirt (other fibres) by South Africa reached $981 thousand in 2024 (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (42%), Namibia (31%), Eswatini (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+645% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $414K | 42% |
| Namibia | $302K | 31% |
| Eswatini | $150K | 15% |
| Lesotho | $62K | 6.3% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $9K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $9K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's knit skirt (other fibres) imports (HS 6104.59): 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 6104.59: Skirts and divided skirts: 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 skirt (other fibres) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit skirt (other fibres) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 286 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit skirt (other fibres) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($949 thousand), followed by Eswatini (32%) and Lesotho (21%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit skirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.05 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $24.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's knit skirt (other fibres) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's knit skirt (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa exported $981 thousand 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 $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit skirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for women's knit skirt (other fibres) is subheading 6104.59. 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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