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South Africa's textiles imports rise 11.3% in Jan-Oct 2024

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 the first ten months of ****, compared to **,***.* million rand during the corresponding period in ****.