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Africa's fabric imports rise 6.9% in 2024, China tops supplier list

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China remained the top supplier, accounting for more than ** per cent of Africa’s fabric imports. China’s share was ** per cent in ****, rising to ** per cent in ****. However, it declined to ** per cent in ****, ** per cent in ****, and ** per cent in ****. In ****, the share rose again to ** per cent.