Official merchandise trade statistics reveal that during the same period in 2024, the country imported textiles and textile articles worth 9,821.3 million rand. South Africa continues to be a net importer in this product segment.
Exports of textiles and related products edged up by 2.7 per cent, reaching 3,299.1 million rand (~$179.13 million) in the first two months of 2025, compared to 3,211.3 million rand in the corresponding period of 2024.
In February 2025, South Africa’s imports of textiles and textile articles under Chapters 50–63 stood at 5,649.1 million rand (~$306.73 million), reflecting a 9.6 per cent decrease from imports of 6,248.3 million rand in January 2025.
Exports under the same chapters rose by 47.1 per cent to 1,964.2 million rand (~$106.64 million) in February 2025, up from 1,334.9 million rand in January 2025.
South Africa’s imports of textile products declined in February 2025 on a month-on-month basis, while exports of these goods increased significantly during the same period.
In 2024, the country’s imports of textiles and textile articles reached 65,476.0 million rand (~$3,551.95 million), up 10 per cent from 59,528.9 million rand in 2023. Exports of textiles and related products edged up by 1.8 per cent, amounting to 23,578.8 million rand (~$1,279.11 million) in 2024, compared to 23,155.9 million rand in 2023.
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