Wool men's suits imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $3.9 million of wool men's suits in 2024 (18 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 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 | $3.9M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 52 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $611K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 17 t |
Where South Africa imports wool men's suits from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 71% |
| Turkey | $402K | 10% |
| Germany | $318K | 8.1% |
| Bulgaria | $162K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $101K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $56K | 1.4% |
| Mauritius | $53K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $222.13 per kg, 97% above the world average of $112.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wool men's suits imports (HS 6203.11): 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 6203.11: Suits: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of wool men's suits imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported wool men's suits worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply wool men's suits to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of wool men's suits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $222.13 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $112.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wool men's suits to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool men's suits?
The HS code for wool men's suits is subheading 6203.11. 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 6203 page.
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