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South Africa's textile imports up 1.2% to $1.4 bn in Jan-May 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 edged up by *.* per cent, reaching *,***.* million rand (~$***.** million) in the first five months of ****, compared to *,***.* million rand in the corresponding period of ****.