Women's synthetic knit jacket imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.6 million of women's synthetic knit jacket in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.5 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 | $4.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 121 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 126 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 158 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 209 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 247 t |
Where South Africa imports women's synthetic knit jacket from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 58% |
| Eswatini | $1.3M | 29% |
| Lesotho | $236K | 5.1% |
| Bangladesh | $194K | 4.2% |
| Madagascar | $19K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $15K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $13K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, 83% below the world average of $17.53, 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 synthetic knit jacket exports from South Africa
Exports of women's synthetic knit jacket by South Africa reached $563 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). Most of it went to Botswana (40%), Namibia (21%), Eswatini (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $228K | 40% |
| Namibia | $117K | 21% |
| Eswatini | $99K | 18% |
| Lesotho | $53K | 9.4% |
| Angola | $20K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $15K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.8% |
| Ghana | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's synthetic knit jacket imports (HS 6104.33): 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 6104.33: Jackets: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's synthetic knit jacket imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's synthetic knit jacket worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's synthetic knit jacket to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Eswatini (28%) and Lesotho (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's synthetic knit jacket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $17.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's synthetic knit jacket to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export women's synthetic knit jacket?
Yes. South Africa exported $563 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 $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's synthetic knit jacket?
The HS code for women's synthetic knit jacket is subheading 6104.33. 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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