Women's synthetic knit coat imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $7.4 million of women's synthetic knit coat in 2024 (327 tonnes). That is 27% more 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 | $7.4M | 327 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 197 t |
Where South Africa imports women's synthetic knit coat from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Lesotho (24%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 47% |
| Lesotho | $1.8M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $883K | 12% |
| Cambodia | $511K | 6.9% |
| Bangladesh | $274K | 3.7% |
| Jordan | $80K | 1.1% |
| India | $54K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $49K | 0.7% |
| Madagascar | $41K | 0.6% |
| Eswatini | $39K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.69 per kg, close to the world average of $22.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's synthetic knit coat exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported women's synthetic knit coat worth $708 thousand (28 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (19%), Botswana (16%), Namibia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+798% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $137K | 19% |
| Botswana | $113K | 16% |
| Namibia | $111K | 16% |
| Lesotho | $88K | 12% |
| Zambia | $66K | 9.3% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 6.3% |
| Angola | $39K | 5.5% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $26K | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's synthetic knit coat imports (HS 6102.30): 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 6102.30: Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104).
Common questions
What is the value of women's synthetic knit coat imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's synthetic knit coat worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 327 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's synthetic knit coat to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Lesotho (24%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's synthetic knit coat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.91 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 synthetic knit coat to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's synthetic knit coat?
Yes. South Africa exported $708 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's synthetic knit coat?
The HS code for women's synthetic knit coat is subheading 6102.30. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for South Africa. Tell us your product to see it live.
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