Women's overcoat imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $45.2 million of women's overcoat in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 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 | $45.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $48.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $50.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 958 t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $28.2M | 792 t |
Where South Africa imports women's overcoat from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.3M | 80% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Bangladesh | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Lesotho | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $734K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $552K | 1.2% |
| Cambodia | $529K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $375K | 0.8% |
| Myanmar | $303K | 0.7% |
| Eswatini | $228K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6202
| 6202.93 | Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading… | 82% |
| 6202.92 | Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton, other than those of heading no. 6204… | 8.7% |
| 6202.99 | Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6202.9… | 6.6% |
| 6202.11 | Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of wool or fine animal hair, other than those of… | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.04 per kg, 68% below the world average of $37.79, 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 overcoat exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's overcoat worth $3.2 million (104 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (28%), Namibia (16%), Eswatini (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+637% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $871K | 28% |
| Namibia | $520K | 17% |
| Eswatini | $515K | 16% |
| Lesotho | $487K | 16% |
| Tanzania | $133K | 4.2% |
| France | $111K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $103K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $76K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 1.5% |
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 6202: Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's overcoat imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's overcoat worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's overcoat to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by Vietnam (5%) and Bangladesh (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's overcoat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.04 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $37.79 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 overcoat to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.2 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $50.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export women's overcoat?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.2 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 $42.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's overcoat?
The HS code for women's overcoat is heading 6202. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 6202.93 (82% of the value) and 6202.92 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6202 page.
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