Women's wool knit trousers imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's wool knit trousers by South Africa reached $2.1 million in 2024 (33 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 156% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $2.1M | 33 t |
| 2023 | $839K | 9 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 8 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 11 t |
| 2019 | $117K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $528K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $486K | 6 t |
Where South Africa imports women's wool knit trousers from
One supplier dominates: Lesotho accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Lesotho grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $2.0M | 93% |
| China | $72K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $26K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $14K | 0.7% |
| Nepal | $6K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.81 per kg, close to the world average of $57.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa women's wool knit trousers imports (HS 6104.61): 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 6104.61: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's wool knit trousers imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported women's wool knit trousers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's wool knit trousers to South Africa?
Lesotho was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (3%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's wool knit trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.81 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $57.05 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 wool knit trousers to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $486 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 342%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's wool knit trousers?
The HS code for women's wool knit trousers is subheading 6104.61. 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?
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