South Africa's textile imports up 10% in 2024 despite December decline
10 Feb '25
2 min read
South Africa's textile imports up 10% in 2024 despite December decline
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South Africa's textile imports totalled ****,*** million rand (~$*.* billion) in 2024, marking a ** per cent rise from 2023.
Exports increased slightly by *.* per cent to **,***.8 million rand (~$*.** billion).
However, in December 2024, imports fell by **.* per cent MoM, while exports declined by **.* per cent.
Despite the monthly drop, overall trade in textiles showed an upward trend over the year.
Official merchandise trade statistics reveal 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, amounting to **,***.* million rand (~$*,***.** million) in ****, compared to **,***.* million rand in ****.
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