Women's knit trousers (other fibres) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's knit trousers (other fibres) by South Africa reached $7.6 million in 2024 (382 tonnes). Value rose 17% 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 | $7.6M | 382 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 257 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 211 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 194 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 283 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 378 t |
Where South Africa imports women's knit trousers (other fibres) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Eswatini (20%), Lesotho (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 34% |
| Eswatini | $1.5M | 20% |
| Lesotho | $971K | 13% |
| Madagascar | $625K | 8.2% |
| Mauritius | $585K | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $373K | 4.9% |
| India | $165K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $161K | 2.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $131K | 1.7% |
| Cambodia | $125K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.01 per kg, close to the world average of $20.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit trousers (other fibres) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.6 million of women's knit trousers (other fibres) in 2024 (51 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (34%), Namibia (28%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $529K | 34% |
| Namibia | $447K | 28% |
| Eswatini | $177K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $120K | 7.6% |
| Kenya | $73K | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $61K | 3.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $48K | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $20K | 1.3% |
| France | $12K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's knit trousers (other fibres) imports (HS 6104.69): 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 6104.69: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: 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 trousers (other fibres) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's knit trousers (other fibres) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit trousers (other fibres) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Eswatini (20%) and Lesotho (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit trousers (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.82 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 trousers (other fibres) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's knit trousers (other fibres)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million 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 $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit trousers (other fibres)?
The HS code for women's knit trousers (other fibres) is subheading 6104.69. 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.
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