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South Africa's textile imports up 1.2% to $1.4 bn in Jan-May 2025

04 Jul '25
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South Africa's textile imports up 1.2% to $1.4 bn in Jan-May 2025
South Africa's textile imports up 1.2% to $1.4 bn in Jan-May 2025

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  • South Africa's textile imports rose by *.* per cent year-on-year to *.* billion rand (~$*.*) in January–May, while exports grew *.* per cent.
  • May saw a month-on-month decline in both imports and exports.
  • Despite the dip, cumulative trade remained positive.
  • In 2024, annual imports increased by * per cent and exports by *.* per cent, reaffirming South Africa's status as a net textile importer.

Official merchandise trade statistics show that, during the same period in ****, the country imported textiles and textile articles worth **,*** million rand. South Africa continues to be a net importer in this product segment.

Exports of textiles and related products edged up by *.* per cent, reaching *,***.* million rand (~$***.** million) in the first five months of ****, compared to *,***.* million rand in the corresponding period of ****.

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