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South Africa's textile imports inch up 1.8% in Jan–Jul 2025

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 rose by *.* per cent, reaching **,***.* million rand (~$***.** million) in the first seven months of ****, compared to **,*** million rand in the corresponding period of ****.